Thread: Starting Out

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Hey Guys!

I'm not a Moderator, but we are getting off the subject! I'm not sure but it seems that most of the last posts should have been done via 'PM' or 'personal email!

If I get 'slapped' for this post OK, I'm Ok with that! I'm just trying to help the forum.

cudarunner:
As far as I am concerned, this is Parker's thread, and wherever it takes us is his domain. That being said, I appreciate and respect your input. It seems to me we should cut the thread some slack as he is only 14 years old, and some of us are reliving our prepubescent years. LIGHTEN UP BUDDY! WE'RE JUST HAVING FUN!!!

Haha thanks for the support. But lets not start a fight(with the utmost respect of course

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Haha thanks for the support. But lets not start a fight(with the utmost respect of course

Agreed! After all, this is Parker's thread, so I will abide by his wishes.

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Agreed! After all, this is Parker's thread, so I will abide by his wishes.

Thanks Maple So, where were we! Well, I was thinking, that I was gonna buy another razor. Found some real nice ones for cheap on the bay. But, I was considering learning how to hone, and actually get some hones before I go all RAD. I was considering the Quarter Norton deal from WhippedDog.com. Any thoughts??
Parker

Start making out your XMas list for Santa!

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Thanks Maple So, where were we! Well, I was thinking, that I was gonna buy another razor. Found some real nice ones for cheap on the bay. But, I was considering learning how to hone, and actually get some hones before I go all RAD. I was considering the Quarter Norton deal from WhippedDog.com. Any thoughts??
Parker

I have some thoughts on that Parker.... First of all, you need to start with a whole stone in my opinion. Just set your sights on a full sized Norton 4/8.. That is the only stone you NEED to get started. There are other more expensive options you can explore after you get the hang of using the Norton. The quarter stones are tough for even seasoned folks to use, let alone learn on.

Now, don't get me wrong, Larry offers some great opportunities, razors, brushes, strops, etc. that are priced for the beginner. I just feel that the money is better spent on a full sized hone to get you started with the least amount of frustration and the best opportunity for success. You can get one at numerous places, all priced within pennies of each other. SRD has as good a deal as any.

Now again, that is my opinion..

Good luck little buddy!!

M

OK that does sound like a good way to start honing. So, I just need a Norton 4/8k. Wouldn't I need like a 1k for bevel setting? And yes maple, straight razor like stuff will be on my xmas list

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

OK that does sound like a good way to start honing. So, I just need a Norton 4/8k. Wouldn't I need like a 1k for bevel setting? And yes maple, straight razor like stuff will be on my xmas list

It's very nice to have a 1k to set a bevel quicker than on the 4k, but not NECESSARY. search the forums for JaNorton and read that thread. it's all about how the 4/8k is the ONLY stone you really need, everything else is for ease and preference.

Good luck!!

M

Hi Parker!

I would strongly advise against honing until you learn to properly lather/strop and shave! It takes time! You have an advantage such as my own son in that your beard is just coming in and you will be able to deal with it better than those of us who just dove in head first with 40+years of bread!

However, Mike's advice about the Norton 4/8 is sound as long as the razor just needs honing and no frown or chip removal etc! I could very easily live off a Norton 8k finish for the rest of my days!

Yes you can set a bevel with the 4/8 I do it all the time! Here's a link to where my friend Glen (GSSIXGUN) shows how he does it. Remember! What works for one, may not work for all!

gssixgun Honing on a Norton 4-8 - YouTube