Thread: FAQ: Why do certain razors require more honing than others?

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The honing medium will also determine how much honing is required, I believe. Or are we making the assumption that a Norton waterstone is being used?

Also, I'd question whether, for a newbie FAQ, there's a need to get into the gory matallurgic details. If people are interested in alloys, temperatures, etc. they can start a new thread somewhere to get the technical details.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

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The honing medium will also determine how much honing is required, I believe. Or are we making the assumption that a Norton waterstone is being used?

I dont think assumptions should be made at any point in these FAQs

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Also, I'd question whether, for a newbie FAQ, there's a need to get into the gory matallurgic details. If people are interested in alloys, temperatures, etc. they can start a new thread somewhere to get the technical details.

I cant second this idea enough.

If you guys think the technical stuff is not appropriate then go ahead without it. I do not feel it is absolutely necessary, just informative. But you guys can make that decision. I am biased in the matter so I will step aside on that point.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

If you guys think the technical stuff is not appropriate then go ahead without it. I do not feel it is absolutely necessary, just informative. But you guys can make that decision. I am biased in the matter so I will step aside on that point.

I think it depends on who the target audience is... if it's a newbie then I'd think the less technical the better. If it's a veteran member, then I'd think they would almost demand the technical detail. So, where is this FAQ going to be... if it's the newbie forum, then I'd vote for low tech content. If it's going to be in the Razor or restoration forum, then perhaps more technical detail would be appropriate.