honing razors.

[jebbaker]

any suggestions for inexpensive razors to practice honing on?
i have purchased a norton set of hones and would like to get right to it honing. but i would rather not start on a hi-dollar razor.
i would like to start on something a little less expensive.

[Zephyr]

Get some cheap razors from eBay, look for hollow grounds and stay away from the wedges for a while.

[MWS]

Check out the classifieds here, tons of great stuff at great value...some high end razors, but also some beaters that are functional and great for learning to shave and hone on.

[pinklather]

Hey Jeb,

I would advocate a classified purchase from a str8 user for a number of reasons. A fleaby/antique store 'find' usually needs restorative grinding to make it ready to hone. This seems foggy to some - don't dismiss it. The best blade I could think of would be a shave ready razor from the classifieds that has no smile (certainly no frown - or it wouldn't be shave ready) has a completely straight cutting edge, is at least full hollow (extra is better), and no warp or wave (hard to check before getting it on the stones). This eliminates the distractions from the basics of honing. The extra hollow will respond quickly. The draw of the cheap 'finds' is more than most can resist. I think you'd be glad if you got a couple blades that were just sound as is - and it would speed you learning.

[gssixgun]

Just reading your first post

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...er-newbie.html


And the only thing I can say is Cart ---- Horse

You really might want to figure out what "shave ready" even is before you start chasing it

[Str8Shooter]

Just reading your first post

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...er-newbie.html


And the only thing I can say is Cart ---- Horse

You really might want to figure out what "shave ready" even is before you start chasing it

Spot on! Learn to shave before you learn to hone.

[jebbaker]

Just reading your first post

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...er-newbie.html


And the only thing I can say is Cart ---- Horse

You really might want to figure out what "shave ready" even is before you start chasing it

ok good replies. thanks. i have a Dovo 6/8 and have been through an entire three shaves with it. i guess im doing ok. only a few nicks and the razor burn is getting better. i am not sure about my prep work and i have read a few places that the new razors my need some additional honing before being really shave ready. just wondering. i wouldnt want to screw up my good one first for lack of practice.

i dont know of anyone locally that i can get my straight razor honed. (Hayward Ca.)

so i was looking to work on a couple of buys that would allow some practice time.

so i am up for a lesson. what should i look for as far as shave ready is concerned?

jeb

[mapleleafalumnus]

Just reading your first post

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...er-newbie.html


And the only thing I can say is Cart ---- Horse

You really might want to figure out what "shave ready" even is before you start chasing it

This is why gssixgun is one of the most respected members of the SRP community: simple, straight-forward and entirely appropriate instruction. I wish I knew 1/100th of what this guy knows about razors!