Any idea what I could be doing wrong?

**Amenrab** · 02-25-2014, 06:27 PM

Those are all different razors.

**HaiKarate** · 02-25-2014, 06:51 PM

Here is a vid of gssixgun and speedster honing a razor. I've watched it 3 times and and a whole new world opened up. Gssixgun stresses the importance of technique and careful inspection of the bevel and edge as you progress. He watches speedster's work like a hawk and catches everything haha. Keep working methodically on your edges but most importantly don't give up. You'll probably be shaving with one sooner than you think.

Oh ya its on speedsters new 4/8k.

gssixgun Straight Razor Honing with speedster from SRP - YouTube

**Cangooner** · 02-25-2014, 07:17 PM

Try to forget about the numbers - they are guides only. What matters is setting a good bevel. Without that, nothing else will get a good edge.

A useful test is the 'magic marker' test. Take a permanent black marker and mark the edge. Then do a couple of passes on your bevel setting hone (4K if you're using the 4/8k) and examine the edge closely - under magnification if possible. If there is still marker showing at the very edge, your bevel is not set. There are other tests you can do (thumbpad, thumbnail tests work well for me) but this one is quick and should give an idea of what's actually happening at the edge.

So don't worry about doing X-number of passes, strokes, or circles and focus on the bevel itself.

**Siguy** · 02-25-2014, 11:28 PM

Liked this video also. If I'm not sure what's going wrong, I'll either stop and post, or stop and watch or stop and read or just STOP!

Each razor is unique and may pose entirely different challenges from the next. The first looks particularly challenging with the frown.

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