Thread: Honing set up

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

Damn was really hoping I had what I needed. I'm broke as a joke. May have to go back to the shavette for a few weeks [emoji16][emoji17]

Ive been there with my shavette!!

Originally Posted by earcutter

I think you have just enough to give yourself fits lol! Just joking...

You could be set! Congrats and good luck!

Lmao! Not trying to disregard good council. I am mainly trying to get reassurance that I'm not a complete idiot.

Originally Posted by Jseiler

Ive been there with my shavette!!

But damn if it doesn't give dfs'. I hate the weight of it though.

I think 12k rather than 8k is a better jump from 6k but that can depend on the stones.
I see some experimenting in your future.

I haven't bought the 8k yet. Probably won't now that I took my HAD meds. I'll know soon enough.

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

Lmao! Not trying to disregard good council. I am mainly trying to get reassurance that I'm not a complete idiot.

Lol!! You aren't an idiot! What everyone is concerned about is we all know how challenging it is to master a natural... And in some cases a barbers hone. This concerns us because we love shaving with a straight that's sharp and smooth and want you to as well!

My fear is that you'll give up out of frustration before reaching nirvana. But I have to tread carefully because some guys take to naturals and the like better than others... So saying you have to do it this way or that way is completely the wrong way to approach it.. You know?

All said and done, shaving with a straight takes a bit of stubbornness. Keep at it and you'll be good!

Originally Posted by earcutter

Lol!! You aren't an idiot! What everyone is concerned about is we all know how challenging it is to master a natural... And in some cases a barbers hone. This concerns us because we love shaving with a straight that's sharp and smooth and want you to as well!

My fear is that you'll give up out of frustration before reaching nirvana. But I have to tread carefully because some guys take to naturals and the like better than others... So saying you have to do it this way or that way is completely the wrong way to approach it.. You know?

All said and done, shaving with a straight takes a bit of stubbornness. Keep at it and you'll be good!

+1 for the encouragement.

With that said my gear in total is less than one nani 12k. Well not quite but all in including the ch_12k I'm at 150$ and that's. Strop, bowl, Brush, red imp, dubl duck, stick of CrOx, king 1k/6k, barbers hone and ch12k.

And I've been shaving off my red imp that I restored and honed on my 6k with good almost great results. Check check out my post on it. I'd love feedback

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

+1 for the encouragement.

With that said my gear in total is less than one nani 12k. Well not quite but all in including the ch_12k I'm at 150$ and that's. Strop, bowl, Brush, red imp, dubl duck, stick of CrOx, king 1k/6k, barbers hone and ch12k.

Seriously - that's awesome! I give you big props for that.

There are a ton oh guys who want/need to do this on the cheap... You very well may be someone's inspiration! Follow up on this thread, or make sure you start a new one with your findings.

Originally Posted by earcutter

Seriously - that's awesome! I give you big props for that.

There are a ton oh guys who want/need to do this on the cheap... You very well may be someone's inspiration! Follow up on this thread, or make sure you start a new one with your findings.

I may very well do that. What do you think do a "My Kit" type post in the beginners section? Might hold off til I'm certain the barbers hone and ch12k do the trick.