Thread: Getting Back In The Game - New Hones

Hey all,

I used to be an active member on here a while back, but ended up getting rid of all my stuff for various reasons. Regardless, I have decided to get back in straight shaving! I have been shaving with a few vintage safety razors and have been getting good shaves, but I've missed a lot of aspect of straight shaving. The number one thing I missed: HONING and STONES!

Before when I started on my straight journey, I picked up a bunch of stones, got rid of some, tried some more, and a lot of trial and error. But now since I've been through the motions already, I'm going to start with a nice new set.

Firstly, I'll be picking up a Nakayama finisher from Alex. I'm going to keep my natural stones to 1 for a bit, as I learned that that all I really needed and I loved using a Japanese Natural the most.

Secondly, I was thinking of picking up a set of synthetic stones. I've used the Shapton Glass stones and the Nortons, but I think I want to give the Naniwa SuperStones a shot since I've hear nothing but great things about them. I was thinking of a 1k-5k-8k-12k progression (assuming I needed the bevel set) then moving onto the J-Nat. Does that sound reasonable? I have a worn out DMT D8C (325 grit), but I think I would need to get a new one that would actually work for lapping! I was thinking of the XC or the XXC since it's primary use would be lapping the Naniwas.

I think I'm also going to pick up a 2" horsehide strop from Tony Miller as I used to love the feel of stropping on that.

Anyways, I just thought I would post that I'm back in the game and my plan of action! I know what I liked and what worked best for me, so I'm starting fresh knowing exactly what to get.

Oh, I forgot one thing though....razors! I will need to pick up a couple of razor, but that's secondary to hones

good to have you back dave sounds like you have a good plan in place. i use my dmt 325 for lapping all of my stones and coming off of a 12k to a natural finisher is great way to set up your finisher for success imo .

Welcome back Dave

Dave, good to see ya back. the progression you are proposing would do ya fine, in fact great... I think you are going to find the Naniwa SS will feel much more like "Natural" stones then the Shaptons did (in fact didn't I snag up a 30k from you???) but they are not quite as easy to tell when you are "there" on each stone...

Originally Posted by eleblu05

good to have you back dave sounds like you have a good plan in place. i use my dmt 325 for lapping all of my stones and coming off of a 12k to a natural finisher is great way to set up your finisher for success imo .

I loved the DMT 325, great for lapping. I think I abused mine a bit though... hence why I'm considering a new one.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Welcome back Dave

Thanks!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Dave, good to see ya back. the progression you are proposing would do ya fine, in fact great... I think you are going to find the Naniwa SS will feel much more like "Natural" stones then the Shaptons did (in fact didn't I snag up a 30k from you???) but they are not quite as easy to tell when you are "there" on each stone...

The feel of the Naniwas is what interests me the most. I got success out of the Shaptons, but wasn't a fan of the feel of them. And yes, you did snag the 30k from me!

Hey Dave welcome back into the hobby. Always great to have another Canadian around for us newer folks to learn from and pick your brain. If you did not see MAXI is organizing another Ontario meetup and I have to say the last one was a good time.

I have to say I am the opposite to you, honing is the one thing that has had me on the verge of selling everything and reverting to a DE. So with any luck maybe I can learn a thing or two from you and get the hang of it.

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Nice! Straight Razor Dave is back!

"WOOHOO!"

The Prodigal Son?

Welcome back, Dave.

Slaughter the prize lamb and let us have a feast, for he that has left has returned.

Thanks, guys! It's good to be back, I've missed it over here. I will look into the Toronto meet as well, I have moved and live in Toronto now!