Thread: Honing my own razors

Well that's the million dollar question...both of them. Possibly the least expensive way to get started is to buy a set of stones from someone who is liquidating or making room for others. That is assuming they are a good price and not damaged or worn out. Another option is to buy a set like the Taieda Proyan Glass set.from Amazon or other sellers. They have a whole line that is pretty affordable. There's a running thread on those here. I would check that out as well as some general honing threads and some videos.from reputable people here, NOT just any shmo on YouTube.

As far as whether it is relatively easy. It is not the hardest thing in the world but it's also not the easiest. There is a definite set of techniques to it and that takes some instruction and some time to learn. Perhaps someone near can help you. Or you could do a zoom or Skype session with someone skilled. First thing though is getting some hones, otherwise the instruction won't help.

Shapton kuromaku set on Amazon 1k 5k 8k 12k for 197.00 on amazon. I've had great results with them for 35 or so you can pick up a 2k to add to the set and you can pick up a cheap diamond plate on there to for about 22 bucks . As someone who started with lapping film just bite the bullet and buy the stones you'll be happier in the long haul.

The least expensive way is lapping film. For 11 sheets of all of the various grit sizes needed it will only cost ~ $21 AUD. Then, since you will get 3 sheets of each once you cut them into the proper size, that works out to $3 AUD. There is nothing else that is that inexpensive. And it is very effective, too.

Originally Posted by Axeman556

Shapton kuromaku set on Amazon 1k 5k 8k 12k for 197.00 on amazon. I've had great results with them for 35 or so you can pick up a 2k to add to the set and you can pick up a cheap diamond plate on there to for about 22 bucks . As someone who started with lapping film just bite the bullet and buy the stones you'll be happier in the long haul.

Thats a good price for the Kuromaku set and will get you to a nice shaving edge.

Originally Posted by DocDan

The least expensive way is lapping film. For 11 sheets of all of the various grit sizes needed it will only cost ~ $21 AUD. Then, since you will get 3 sheets of each once you cut them into the proper size, that works out to $3 AUD. There is nothing else that is that inexpensive. And it is very effective, too.

You are forgetting they need something to go on to - acrylic blocks usually used.
Almost nobody stays with films so why not learn to use stones to begin with, just my opinion.

Originally Posted by stoneandstrop

Thats a good price for the Kuromaku set and will get you to a nice shaving edge.

Ive had amazing results with them and pairing with my jnat to finish just makes it a stellar experience.!

That is a good price. Maybe I should sell him my stones and buy those.

You would not regret the purchase

Here ya go Paul! https://www.amazon.com/SHAPTON-Kurom...7-93deae8f9840