Thread: Early 2013 Toronto Area Meet

Originally Posted by Cangooner

Sorry buddy, I have to leave this one to others as I left my camera at a friend's place in Toronto... However on the honing front there were Nortons, DMTs, Naniwas, Coticules (one of which was sacrificed to the gods of slurry), Thuringians, Eschers, and a few others I can't recall.

That probably just makes the lack of photos worse, eh?

Who brings a tile saw to a razor meet anyways That slurry stone is soft! I wore it down quite a bit so far, thanks again Mike!

Originally Posted by epd

Who brings a tile saw to a razor meet anyways That slurry stone is soft! I wore it down quite a bit so far, thanks again Mike!

Yea... I knew it was really soft, that's why I didn't think it was a coticule and that's why I said sure lets go ahead and cut it.
It really was a great idea so Thank You Eric

Hey Guys, Are there any other meets planned?

I've been trying to find someone that would be able to hone my razor.
It has the slightest nick (hardly visible, but its scratching my strop)

Emailed classic edge with no response

Where are you located, Steve?

Originally Posted by SteveRap

Hey Guys, Are there any other meets planned?

I've been trying to find someone that would be able to hone my razor.
It has the slightest nick (hardly visible, but its scratching my strop)

Emailed classic edge with no response

Don't take this the wrong way, but....

While razors to get honed at meets (usually free of change, because that's the spirit of meets), attending a meet is not just about getting your razors honed. If you are interested in honing services, check the member services section of the classifieds.

Im in etobicoke.

I just got into wet shaving with a straight edge. Prior to this I was a disposal razor and canned "foam" shaver.
Id like to learn all I can.... including how to hone and sharpen my blade

What kind of razor do you have there Steve?

It's a entry level Dovo Solingen.

Looking through the site it seems like most people recommend not honing your own razor without training. It's something i would still like to learn, both for my razor and kitchen knives.

Seems like i would need a low grit (1000-2000) stone, a norton 4000/8000, and possibly a 12k grit stone to cover all the bases?

Most guys send their razors out for honing at least until their totally comfortable with shaving stropping ect.
There is a pile of threads containing information about which hones to buy. Try the search function and you will be amazed!
Eric

Originally Posted by MrRyder

I think the event was a success. Thanks for hosting Nate!

So, when is the next one?

I'm up for a meetup in the Toronto area.
Taking a second stab at Straight Razor shaving, and I'm interested in learning from those with experience on honing.

Pete