Thread: Just a little sharper, please.

Originally Posted by Willie

Currently, I am using a Primble razor hone for sharpening (touch ups) but still can't seem to reach the degree of sharpness I would consider "Good". It's hit and miss so to speak and I was wondering if anyone could give me an educated guess on the grit of this hone and where do I go from here to get my razors up to a good shaving edge. BTW, my strop is junk but I use it the best I can for now. Perhaps just a good grade strop would make the difference?, or should I be looking at a different stone?
Just getting started honeing so... maybe my technique?
Seems I'm scraping hair off as much as cutting it sometimes!

Willie

You mean just start to honing or shaving?
if you strop is crap then doesn't matter what type edge you will have strop will kill it.
the cheapest is Kenrup strop and it is worth every cent you spend for it.
Second about your hone.
hard to say anything without getting more information from You.
have you ever had razor sharpened someone honemeister ?
will help you to know how shave ready should feel like. this is minimum requirement.
lets us know all the stones you have?
Lastly be patient.