Thread: Why Beginners Shouldn't Try To Hone

I never would have thought that shaving technique would make a razor seem more dull, but it actually makes sense. Thank you for your wisdom, I will consider this on further shaves.

I don't think the razor seems more dull - it just lets you identify a truly shave ready blade when you use less pressure - especially ATG on the top lip
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Havachat, my dear friend, an excellent post. Thank you for your thoughts and for sharing your experiences. Well done.

I always tell the new guys that the only hone they ever NEED is a barbers hone. Once they know what they are doing then they can move on to bigger and better things.

An excellent post and thread, thank you!

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I always tell the new guys that the only hone they ever NEED is a barbers hone. Once they know what they are doing then they can move on to bigger and better things.

An excellent post and thread, thank you!

You said "need" on this forum

Yeah, very good advice. I'm doing a lot more ATG these days, especially since I shaved off my goatee the other week. I use really light pressure for this and a really light grip, with just two fingers, holding the razor really loosely. I mention this as you spoke of how light a pressure you use now and may not have before. I really think with a skill like shaving, you just keep getting better, but sometimes you realise something and might change your technique based on the BFO scenario you spoke of! :-)

Good advice. Been at it nine months and still notice subtle improved changes in my shaving tecnique. I bought a Naniwa 12k a couple months back, still have yet to use it and am glad I haven't. After the first of the year I might delve into snagging a razor and give a norton 4/8 a go. Very nice post!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Yeah, very good advice. I'm doing a lot more ATG these days, especially since I shaved off my goatee the other week. I use really light pressure for this and a really light grip, with just two fingers, holding the razor really loosely. I mention this as you spoke of how light a pressure you use now and may not have before. I really think with a skill like shaving, you just keep getting better, but sometimes you realise something and might change your technique based on the BFO scenario you spoke of! :-)

Just like scaring targets with an SLR, eh

I was skeptical when I first saw this thread title; how wrong was I?

Thanks for the great thoughts and sharing of your experiences. I was commenting last night (in regards to my kids) about the value in being able to learn not only from our own mistakes, but the mistakes of others! Thanks again.

FWIW, Kingpin, I still 'label' myself a beginner.
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