Thread: Honing the blade

Depending on how long you've been shaving, if the razor passed the HHT but didn't provide the shave you were expecting, it's likely to be your technique.

However, since you did the TNT, you likely dulled the blade to the point where 25 laps on a 4k would be insufficient to bring the edge back and may require moving down to either a 1k stone or staying at the 4k until you've re-established your bevel.

If this is your only razor, I would recommend that you put the stones away all together and have that razor professionally honed. Only then will you have a benchmark for your future honing on a beater razor purchased at an antique store or ebay.

Although I am the first to agree with the guys that you should just get this honed... Since you have already messed with the edge let's try a little fun experiment ok???...


What kind of razor???

What 4k/8k stone are you using????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Since you have already messed with the edge let's try a little fun experiment ok???...


What kind of razor???

What 4k/8k stone are you using????

Is this going to be SRP's first LIVE honing tutorial?! I'll fetch my stones Glen!

Just tell me how to work this stupid Camera Ben LOL

Lets see the razor. Also like Glen said lets see what your using to hone it.

If its close but no cigar it should not take that much to get it up to snuff if you know what your doing and have the right hones.