Thread: First Self Honed Razor

Hi All,

Just thought I'd write something about the first razor that I honed myself.

Well, I bought a few razors from Ebay and got one of them honed for me. The shave from this was great which made me want to get a Norton 4000/8000 stone so that I could hone my other razors.

So, the other day it arrived and I started honing one of my razors with it using the pyramid method. Did the thumb nail and hanging hair rest and it was all good. So I though what the hell, let's give shaving with it a try.

Well, I did get a REALLY close shave. However, It gave me the WORST razor burn I have ever had Infact, three days later I still cannot shave because my skin is really painful, STILL

Oh well. Never mind. Think I just need to go a LOT more gentle with it next time!

Also, when I use multiple lathers/shaves, I find that my lips are relly sensitive and in slight pain for the rest of the day (I use a Kent B2 brush). Does anyone else find this?

Steven

Steven, did you peel yourself?

I could not shave 3 passes as some members do. One or at the most 2 is all my skin can handle. Do not apply pressure when shaving. If your razor passes the HHT it is not necessary. Skin prep is also crucial.

Seems like he did. Scraped the hair off...only takingthe skin with it. That's gotta hurt!!
I shave 4 passes in some places, 2 on the neck and three on other places.

Basicaly you just need to learn what works best for YOUR face.

I think it maight be bause it is heavier then my normal razor and I was using the same amount of pressure. Well, it least now I know not to!

Steven

Steven,

It's also possible that your razor had either a rough edge or a wire edge. I've been able to get one of my razors to pass the HHT off the 4K side of the Norton, but I wouldn't want to shave with it because the edge isn't polished enough.

A wire edge feels sharp but quickly breaks down during the shave, leading you to use more pressure to cut hair.

It might help to try the HHT again after your shave. That'll give you an idea whether the edge survived.

I've been working on my honing for months and it's still a challenge for me to get a razor to pass the HHT. So either you're very talented, very lucky, or your edge is suspect.

Keep at it!

Josh

Steven: when I nick/cut myself or have too much razorburn like that I use a salve called cremicort(by Omega Pharma) to help it recover and lower the burn (contains cortisone). It's a salve against eczemas and other skin issues but I found it helps well with razor burn and healing nicks.

hello my norton 4/8 is on the way
my question is can someone explain the pyriamid?
what is the system to get dull, nearly ready and just a touch up on a blade?
i already have a .25/.50 diamond paste strop that i made last week.
came out nice(oak base with balsa top 3.5"x12"). also have some 600,1500 wet dry paper,
got a couple dull ebayers id like to work on.

thanks for any help.
Happy Holidays to all, "And to all a GOOD SHAVE".
Mike

The honing pyramid is a method of honing designed to help get the razor where you want it. One switches back and forth from the 4000 grit side of the honeto the 8000 side gradually increasing and then decresing the number of strokes on the 4k. So 1/5 means on swipe up and back on the 4k and 5 up and back on hte 8k. A regular pyramid would go up to 15 or 20 4k laps always followed by 5 8k laps (except at the end where a few more or less are determined by the individual razor and honer). A short pyramid would go up to 5 or 10 on hte 4k. A touch up would be a few 1/5 combinations or something in that range.

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