Thread: Denver Meet Jan 14 2017

Used a razor i honed at the meet last night. I had finished it on my Jnat. A natural.stone. Sure feels different from the one Victor did for me finished on synthetics. Not bad, keener or dull just different. So for all who was there that night who were learning to hone this is something to concider. Try both and and see what your face likes better.

Just wanted to share.

After the Meet Up, I realized how far I have to go to enjoy the shaving experience. So,

Yesterday I ordered a Norton Water Stone Kit (220/1000,4000/8000), a Universal Stone Holder, and a Naniwa Sharpening Stone (New Super Stone) (12000 Grit) from Dan at Sharping Supplies. With discount and combined purchase the price was as good as I can find.

Let the honing begin!!

Good luck my friend. Be sure to lap the stones first. Not sure much was said about that at the meet.

Originally Posted by dleonetti

After the Meet Up, I realized how far I have to go to enjoy the shaving experience. So,

Yesterday I ordered a Norton Water Stone Kit (220/1000,4000/8000), a Universal Stone Holder, and a Naniwa Sharpening Stone (New Super Stone) (12000 Grit) from Dan at Sharping Supplies. With discount and combined purchase the price was as good as I can find.

Let the honing begin!!

I do hope that you have a DMT 325 to lap those stones with as they do not come ready to use on a straight razor. 220 wet and dry sandpaper on a very flat surface will work but it's a pain in the arse! I know as that's how I did my first hones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c4hqYwUNl4&t=8s

The stone i just got look really flat. And when i put the dmt on them it was very flat but not completely. So dont be fooled. The yellow (8000) was a bit rough at first. After lapping it smoothed right out. You will know what i mean when you put your hands on it and start lapping.

Thanks for the link Roy. Thats not so easy to do on the phone. Ha.

Listen to how when Glen scratches the surfaces with his fingernail- the sound change as Glen works on his lapping. It really smooths out the surface. It makes a Big Difference.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I do hope that you have a DMT 325 to lap those stones with as they do not come ready to use on a straight razor. 220 wet and dry sandpaper on a very flat surface will work but it's a pain in the arse! I know as that's how I did my first hones.

I have the same starter set. The Norton flattening stone worked ok for me, but the DMT 325 that I got recently made a BIG improvement!

I re pinned and honed the razor that Rick gave to Greg and sent it to him along with a loan of a Double Arrow, so that he could also try a heavier razor, and a couple of strops for him to use.

Very kind of you Vic. And kind of Rick to part wi5h one of his razors to help get a new SR Shaver in the fold.

I hope Greg enjoys that razor. I don't have hickies or blood running any more. Just doing down to jaw line. I need to get some hones as I found an orfan at the flee market that needs help


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