Thread: Is this norton set a good deal?

Amazon.com Norton starter kit $119 free shipping... and yes it is a great starter set heck it is a great always set...

This is the set that most of us started with, and honestly you really don't need anything more than it to shave...

You might want more stuff but ya don't need it

Here is a true honing hint,,, If you can't get a comfortable shave off a Norton 8k you need more practice honing not more stones

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Amazon.com Norton starter kit $119 free shipping... and yes it is a great starter set heck it is a great always set...

This is the set that most of us started with, and honestly you really don't need anything more than it to shave...

You might want more stuff but ya don't need it

Here is a true honing hint,,, If you can't get a comfortable shave off a Norton 8k you need more practice honing not more stones

+1 on every word Glen said.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Amazon.com Norton starter kit $119 free shipping... and yes it is a great starter set heck it is a great always set...

This is the set that most of us started with, and honestly you really don't need anything more than it to shave...

You might want more stuff but ya don't need it

Here is a true honing hint,,, If you can't get a comfortable shave off a Norton 8k you need more practice honing not more stones

Thanks for the advice and the amazon recommendation. I've seen some videos of honing on youtube and SRP where the honemiester is sitting in front of about 30 stones, so it would be easy to assume that one would need the same set up to get a comfortable shave.

I've managed to work out some of my technique flaws on the barber hone, so I'm hopeful that I could work through any issues with the norton set. I guess time will tell. Now at least I know I can accomplish shave readiness with that set, and wont start buying up stones like crazy.

Trust me Jimmy and I both have tons of stones he way more than I even... But look what we both say when people ask, the same with just about everyone that has honed for awhile... Most all of us started with the Norton 4/8, a few started with a Coticule and we all learned that way...
The Shaptons, Naniwas, and some of the other stones are all a much newer addition around here...
Heck even Eschers and Japanese Naturals were barely heard of by many until way more recently...

So yes there is a thing called HAD and many of us have it but it is a disease, you don't need all those stones to sharpen razors...


edit: here is a thread you might want to read too I just updated the "What hone do I need" article there....

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ners-hone.html

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Amazon.com Norton starter kit $119 free shipping... and yes it is a great starter set heck it is a great always set...

This is the set that most of us started with, and honestly you really don't need anything more than it to shave...

You might want more stuff but ya don't need it

Here is a true honing hint,,, If you can't get a comfortable shave off a Norton 8k you need more practice honing not more stones

The only problem, as I see it, is that shipping supposedly takes 1-2 months.

That seems like an awfully long time to ship an order on amazon.com.

Originally Posted by jhenry

The only problem, as I see it, is that shipping supposedly takes 1-2 months.

That seems like an awfully long time to ship an order on amazon.com.

I would contact Amazon to ask for sure, but this is what it says in the shipping popup

5. Select Super Saver Shipping as your shipping speed. Once your items are available, your order will be delivered within 5-9 business days.



That "1-2 months" very well could be a mis-print because I don't see complaints about it in the reviews

I bought mine from these guys.

Norton Waterstones - Peachtree Woodworking Supply

Not sure bout shipping cuz it was Christmas time and we went and picked it up in person while visiting family. But the deal can't be beat. Call them and ask them about shipping. That is what keep me away from Amazon. They are very nice and may hook you up. In stock, means they could drop one in the mail for you come monday. You could have by wednesday the 3rd. I love my set. Good luck.

Although this set is all you need, it will not be all you want!! LOL

Kris