How many shaves do YOU get between honings?
1-5
5-10
10-20
20-30
lynn honed it so its unlimited
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How many shaves do YOU get between honings?
1-5
5-10
10-20
20-30
lynn honed it so its unlimited
I've only had my razors honed once so far (by Lynn and Bill) so when I say 10-20, it's considered as refreshing the edge with a pasted strop.
I havent counted lately, but 5-10, i'd say...
Nenad
Haven't been shaving long enough to have to hone for a second time......and I have quite a few razors now....so I don't think I'll have to rehone any of them for a while....
Besides...in a Newbie forum there should be a "Haven't honed anything EVER" option I think.
I'm right there with you. My razors had their initial honing from Lynn, and after that it's been pasted strops for a little refresh when needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by EdinLA44
as my honing skills improve i find i can go longer and longer between honings.
i think that it all depends on several things
1) the persons beard
2) steel quality
3) quality of initial honing job
On razors I use on a daily basis if not doing the 20-30 honings per week, I would get 2-3 months between touch ups. I have a fairly heavy beard and normally would shave the 5 o'clock shadow when I go out in the evening if using a DE. Lynn
I see no end in sight for my razors. I have 2 at the moment although one is on its way to me...and one is in limbo, so technically 4. At any rate I use one much more than the other because it is the razor I travel with. I have probably used it 20 times with one touch up on the pasted strop at about 12 shaves. I see no need for honing in the near future. The pasted strop seems to really refresh that edge.
I agree with lynn As I stated I go between 2-3 months between honing I have a normal beard
Two months between honings, pasted strops in between, maybe a touchup with 8k norton if the razor begins to pull.
I've never really counted, but I think a well honed and well treated razor should give over twenty good shaves. Most of those should be excellent and you might even be able to stretch that further depending on how tolerant you are of a dulling razor.
X
I answered 10-20. On the one hand, I'm gratified that so many other users are getting about the same results. On the other hand, I'm motivated by those who are getting a much longer edge-life. My long-term goal is to hone well enough, and strop well enough, to get that 2-3 months of edge-life out of a daily-use razor.
That said, I can stop and smell the roses: I still can't believe I honed the thing well enough to get a couple of weeks out of it. Whoo-hoo!
Deepweeds
I voted 5-10 but it may be 10-15 I just had to touch up tonight after about a month every other day shaving.
Keaton
After about 15 shaves, my Taylors (carbon) still shaves well, but leaves my skin irritated. It could also be b/c I have sensitive skin. If I didn't, I'd probably be able to get away with 20 or so.
The only reason I can think of as to why some members get less shaves per hone is maybe their razors aren't as sharp as they think they are!
How about heavy growth and/or sensitive skin? C-steel needs more maintenance than stainless. Some people prefer to maintain their edges in a sharper condition than others. As you can see, there are reasons-a-plenty and no perfect answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by clarman
Most of my razors last about 15. I usually don't let them go that long and use a barber hone after every 10 shaves (4 passes with lather). I go back and actually hone them about every 6 months.