Thread: what do I need to get my razor real sharp? (sweden))

Originally Posted by RayG

I would send it out to a honemeister to be honed.

+1. Send it out to be honed.

There are too many variables when it comes to honing. It may need to have the bevel reset, in which case a 1k would be helpful.

Check this link:

What hone(s), paste(s), or spray(s) do I need? - Straight Razor Place Wiki

See, the problem is that you have no idea what condition your edge is in and therefore what hone(s) should be used. And evaluating the edge over the internet is next to impossible.

I can tell you that the henckels' hones are probably your best bet, but then you'll probably have hard time making whatever edge that razor has much better.

It's best to have somebody with experience fix it for you and then you can concentrate on only shaving with it, not second guess if it's sharp enough.

I think your options in Sweden may be a bit limited, but I know there are people there who can do it. Or there are others in the rest of europe/uk, and a trip across the ocean is relatively fast (1-2 weeks each way).

+1

Send it out to be honed.

If you want to learn to maintain your razors, I would recommend getting a different one and practice on it.

As far as just maintaining an edge on your razors, I would get a barber hone (search ebay for just that, you will find some) and it can be used to maintain your razors while not eating up a lot of steel.

Coticules are good for upkeep as well, but as has been said many times, in many threads, when you get to natural stones, it gets complicated. Each one is different, and for a new person, it cuts down on a lot of variables to stick with a man-made synthetic hone (like the barber hones are.) initially. Feel free to look me up if you have any other questions! Always glad to help!

Congrats on the new razor, and good luck

thanks for all the fast replies. sending it out to be honed seems like the most convenient alternative but I think I'll buy the henckell stone to and a cheap straight razor to practice with to.

the services for that sort of things I find in sweden all seems to use some sort of spinning machines that grind away alot of the blade. can anyone recommend a honemeister in sweden or anywhere else? or if any forum member wants to do it for a fair price please pm me

You could be lucky and have someone close to you
http://straightrazorpalace.com/vbgooglemapme.php

A normal sharpening service will usually do a lot of damage to a razor,
Some sites that sell razors may offer a honing service

Oh yes those shops you found does seem a little on the expensive side.
With the extra shipping and no added tax i think you will still be ahead shopping from other european shops

I don't know about Sweden, but One of our members, Bart, lives in Belgium. If you were to drop him a line on here, or on his site, he might be able to help you out. From what I hear, he does great work

Welcome to Coticule.be - home of the famous Belgian Coticule Whetstone

As far as i know it don't exist any honemasters in sweden. I would suggest that you send it to miller at www.strop-shop.co.uk - hand made straight razor strops, razor pouches, shaving accessories, vintage razors, razor honing and restoration and also pick up an extra from the Bargain Shave-Ready Vintage Razors You will have enough to learn how to shave before the art of honong,


As a swed almost everything is much cheaper to buy outside sweden but inside EU.

Glen has given you some good links to follow.

Here is another option. SRP maintains a membership listing. Some have a location specified. To find others in Sweden go to

1. Community
2. Members list
3. Search members
4. Advanced search
5. Location field fill in Sweden & enter

this will bring up a list, currently 3 pages long. Look at the number of posts for each member then click on the selected name
then click on the Send message button to send them either a PM or email

Hope this helps,

There is a Group on SRP that is made up of all our Scandinavian members you might check there for some more local help

Straight Razor Place Forums - SRP: Nordic

Here is the Group leader's info
http://straightrazorpalace.com/members/rawaz.html

Send him a pm he might be able to point you in the right direction