2 Attachment(s)
Transitioning from tools to razors
Hi. Noob here.
In Covid, I picked up sharpening and now have a house full of superb kitchen knives, woodworking chisels and mirror sharp planes. When I came across this treasure, I couldn’t resist and sharpened one… then I read a bit, sharpened another and honed it. Both cut paper and arm hair but neither will shave (safely)
I get it. Straight razors are not chisels.
So next steps are to find a shave ready blade to see what I’m missing. I might pick up a disposable and recommendations welcome.
But I really prefer to learn sharpening/honing. It’s quite relaxing and the sound of steel on stone is deeply soothing.
I think I’m missing something in my toolset…
Here’s what I’ve been hacking at:
- 500/1000 boy scout whetstone for repairs
- 1000 wet paper
- 2000 wet paper
- DMT Fine diamond
- DMT extra fine is amazing for tools but razors don’t “sing” on it
- Something is missing here (gap of 6-8k?)
- Naniwa 12000
- Strop canvas
- Strop leather
My practice razor is sharper than anything in this house but still won’t cut anything but armhair.
You’re all advanced and this is tons of fun. Be nice :)
Thanks