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12-03-2009, 08:37 PM #1
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Thanked: 0no, I didn't by the test blade yet. I only planned on getting it if/when I was ready to learn honing.
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12-03-2009, 08:48 PM #2
I can't seem to find it right now but there was a post discussing the use of trash razors for learning to hone on. A number of members seemed to think it was a bad idea.
**EDIT**
I found the post...
http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ning-hone.html
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12-08-2009, 10:07 PM #3
Honing for newbies
Geo411, I'm a newbie too!! Just getting started like you.. I have purchased "shave ready" blades from reputable SRP members who have restored the razors I bought and brought them to shave ready condition.. I am not an expert at all.. and so have read a lot and asked a ton of questions... My understanding is that honing is not really necessary for several months to 6 monthis depending on how many razors you shave with..Stropping is however necessary daily for mainenance.. The honing skills come later... I was advised to buy the DVD from Lynn on this sight.. I have watched it 3 times so far and find something new each time.. The section on honing is great! He shows you a lot of hones, technicques etc.. you have a beautiful razor and if it were me, another newbie, I'd learn to hone on something else from the Classifieds on SRP (100% reputable) or ebay... 10.00 cheaper but higher shipping and handling and at this point you may not know enough to know when your getting taken... I went to an antique store and bought two peices of junk for the price I could have bought a real nice shave ready razor from SRP classifieds.. There are plenty of nice razors for sale there for between 30.00 to 50.00.. It may take a week or two but worth the effort... Easier to learn how to maintain an edge than to make an edge and requires less equipment.. I don't know much, enfact I've summed up almost all I know.. Oh .. I also know that stainless blades are hard to hone... start somewhere else.. good luck.. These are great guys and very helpful... almost erie to me.. happy holidays!! Maq
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12-14-2009, 08:05 PM #4
You would probably be better off going to an antique store getting a decent straight for cheap and hone it back to new.
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12-15-2009, 02:13 AM #5
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Thanked: 0Hi Stuart,
Thanks for the update.
I'm in Saudi Arabia for the minute with my Dovo Stainless and strop. I had my third shave last night after an interim "healing" period (on my first shave I inflicted quite a deep wound and on my second I took the top off it!), and it was very smooth. The chin area needs a bit of work but coming along.
I will definitely give Steve a whirl when I'm back in UK in February
Season's Greetings,
Ady
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12-15-2009, 03:20 AM #6
Ady,
Had one of those deep wounds last week from the shavette I was using. Tried to take my top lip off. Not good. Won't be using it again.
Happy holidays and enjoy the sun in Saudi.
Stuart.
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12-15-2009, 03:39 AM #7
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Thanked: 0Thanks Stuart.
You are either a milkman, an insomniac, or working night shift!
All the best,
Ady
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12-23-2009, 02:27 PM #8
Ady,
I was working the night shift. Was just home after work when I posted.
I have shaved with the Salter a few times now, must admit Steve did a great job. Getting a nice shave from it. Must have lucked out and got a good blade.
Stuart.
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12-03-2009, 08:48 PM #9
Don't. Learning to hone on a lousy razor will probably be more detrimental than helpful.
I'd suggest getting an inexpensive one from the SRP classifieds. You can take a shot at eBay or a local antique store as well, but that's a bit riskier when you're starting out and not sure what to look for.
EDIT: There are currently three razors on the first page of the classifieds for $40 or less.
Also, to answer your original question, I'd also suggest looking at either a good barber's hone or a pasted strop/paddle for in-between as those are both relatively inexpensive. When I decided to buy some stones, I went with a Naniwa 1k, Norton 4k/8k combo, Naniwa 12k and a DMT 325 for lapping. I also have a strop pasted with chromium oxide. I don't have a basis for comparison but I'm happy with the hones I purchased. The Naniwas work well (and great prices from SRD) and there is a ton of information about the Nortons.Last edited by commiecat; 12-03-2009 at 08:54 PM.
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12-03-2009, 08:55 PM #10
between those two hones, definitely the naniwa combo. it's more versatile and has friendlier feedback.