Thread: New guy from jville nc

So I took my first attempt at honing the GD not the greatest job but is was the best shave so far. I reset the bevel then honed to 8k and shaved from there. It is better now then out of box. Defiantly going to get something out of the classified to seewhat a real razor feels like. The only problem i had was getting an even bevel across the blade. No matter how many times i tried to set the bevel it alway seemed smaller on one end and smaller on the opposite end of other side. Toe on side a heal on side b. Is that something i did or somethingwrong with spine or just the fact that it is a GD. Any advice trying to learn. I have family scouring antique store and sendi g anything they find my way to hone my craft 9 so far.

Lay the razor flat and see what areas make contact. Might need rolling x or other honing gymnastics. Gd razors are known to be a little wonky with uneven grinding, warping etc and usually the heel needs work as well. It's the reason why we suggest starting with a decent quality good condition razor it is easier to learn with.

You may find similar issues with antique store finds with lots of hone wear or honed poorly and unevenly that require work to correct first before honing. Try doing some research on the geometry of razors will help with understanding some of the issues

Gold Dollars are notorious for warped blades and heel stabilizers that prevent the blade from contacting a hone correctly. Before setting the bevel with a layer of tape on the spine and using heel leading rolling x strokes, ensure that the stabilizer does not prevent the blade from contacting the hone properly . If it does, you may have to relieve the heel on a DMT as Glen does in his video on breadknifing at about 6:20 into the video. Some even resort to a Dremel or belt sander to relieve the heel stabilizer.

https://youtu.be/btrOjC0S2gM?t=380
And the rolling x stroke.
https://youtu.be/

Welcome honemiester. Gold Dollars are much more suited for someone that has already learned to hone. They can be made to shave well, but it takes a lot of work and expertise. I echo the recommendations to get a well honed razor, so that you will learn what they shave like. I like your nic, but be prepared to take a little ribbing for it!

Originally Posted by honemiester

It was a name not taken and a goal i wish to achieve thats why i picked then name. As for having everything i will on tuesday thanks to my prime membership

I hadn't noticed your pseudo. In any case, you should at least have written it properly then, i.e. meister, not miester