Thread: Well, I bit the bullet...

Thanks for all of the good information...

I am completely new at this, and as I'm sure you're aware there is an overwhelming amount of information out there... It's tough to sort it out without having any practical experience to base it on.
So, I just bought some stones and am going to jump into it. Once I actually start honing some razors, and understand better where the problem areas are and what my preferences are I will probably start to look at additional stones to supplement / complement / replace what I have.

To be perfectly honest, a lot of what you wrote doesn't even make sense to me right now, but I will come back and look at it again once I get started.

I have been doing a lot of reading, watched Lynn's youtube videos, and ordered the DVD. I'm kind of excited to take one of those old razors and see if I can put a shaving edge on it.

Originally Posted by HNSB

I have a whole pile of razors that I want to restore. I figure this is as good of a time as any to learn to hone.

I just bought:

Naniwa: 400, 1k/3k, 8k, 12k
A flattening stone
A paddle strop and some 1/2 micron compound


Is there anything else I need?

Yes. One other very important thing. Something that I have found that it is impossible to do without. Time.

I am in the same boat you are. So many razors, so little time.