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10-29-2015, 04:10 PM #1Senior Member
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I suggest you buy an inexpensive razor to practice on. I generally use one layer of electrical tape mainly to protect the spine. If you need to set a bevel you may need a courser stone.
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10-29-2015, 04:15 PM #2Senior Member
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How important is the tape on the spine? How much wear shoes over time. ..etc?
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10-29-2015, 04:17 PM #3Senior Member
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I'm replying because I want front row seats for what's coming next.
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10-29-2015, 04:21 PM #4Senior Member
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I am no expert by any means, but do get a practice razor to start with. I dulled and set the bevel and went through my progression of stones many, many times before I ever tried the stones on my good razors.
As it is now, my 12k Nani gets the lions share of work, as I mainly just refresh blades and seldom need to go lower. Still glad I have the other stones for when they are needed.strangedata likes this.
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10-29-2015, 04:32 PM #5Senior Member
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Spend more time reading these sections, please,,,,
Straight Razor Place - Beginners Tips: November 2014
Shopping list for beginners - Straight Razor Place Library
Purchasing straight razors - Straight Razor Place Libraryapipeguy likes this.
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10-29-2015, 05:01 PM #6Tradesman
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Since the title of the thread says for refreshing. I'm assuming you have a shave ready razor or plan on acquiring one. A 12k is ample for refreshing a razor and a lot of guys do that. A simple refresh doesn't require dropping to 8k or 6k. The razor needs to be shave ready though when you get it.
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10-29-2015, 05:11 PM #7Senior Member
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Yeah my straights already shave ready. So after watching lynn's video on refresh techniques, I have a better idea on what I should do. Was just wondering what other ppl do. My plan is about 8 passes and then go to the strop.
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10-29-2015, 05:43 PM #8Senior Member
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Depending on the hone, 8 might not be enough, test after 8 and assess the edge
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10-29-2015, 04:17 PM #9Senior Member
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What types of inexpensive razors are out there that will hone like a higher end? I've seen a lot of videos of ppl honing gold dollars to a shave ready edge. ... is this fact or fiction?
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