Thread: Honing Help.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

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The last thing a beginning honer needs to trouble himself with, is a razor's geometric defect,,, that's why many do not endorse those "Critters".

My sentiments exactly, that's like trying to teach a fifth grader quantum mechanics with out teaching him to multiply and divide first.

Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER

I picked up some cheap ol GD's on amazon for 5 bucks each to practice my honing on. They won't arrive until mid September but oh well at that price.

Don't be discouraged by all the folks making it sound all complicated and difficult to learn. Anyone can do it. Also FYI I've ordered around 10 of those Gold Dollar razors. only 2 of them needed geometry fixin'. The others were good to go for practicing honing. All you gotta do is learn how to set the bevel properly and the rest is a piece of cake. Your first few attempts will be acceptable, barely shave ready, but they will only get better. You're on the right track. Keep chuggin' away. Most important thing is SET THE BEVEL!!!!!

Just keep doin' what your doin' It's all good.

I had to hone today for the first time I just used my yellow coti and my Belgian bw to fix up a faucet ding. After 3 1/2 hours and countless strokes. I finally fixed my razor and brought it back to the shave ready condition it was in. Luckily I didn't have to reset the bevel or start from the beginning. I'm looking forward for my other practice razors to come in so if I mess them up at least I don't have to shave with them. Keep the razor flat and keep a nice x stroke was what I learned. I also messed around with the slurries and plain water. I do theoretically have everything I need to hone a razor I just need time to practice and to learn the techniques from those who have done it before. I appreciate all the advice from everyone. lilrascal I will work on bevel setting when those crappy GD's come in. That will be another bridge to cross when I get to it.

i remember spending hours on my coticule due to lack of a bevel setter (still don't have one but I can easily borrow one from a friend)

when you actually needs to remove a bit of metal your better of using half strokes and circles on slurry

Originally Posted by Bram

i remember spending hours on my coticule due to lack of a bevel setter (still don't have one but I can easily borrow one from a friend)

when you actually needs to remove a bit of metal your better of using half strokes and circles on slurry

Great advice, 1/2 strokes can cut your honing time considerably.

Originally Posted by RezDog

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