Thread: Finishing strokes: when, with what and how many?

Originally Posted by Sticky

Usually 7 to 15 laps, edge leading, on a barber hone or "Frankonian". It's often closer to 7 than 15. About half the time add in around 80 to 100 laps on newspaper, spine leading.

I too have found newspaper to be an excellent finisher when my best strop is not available.

I don't hone near as many razors as some of you do, only the ones I shave with and with a number of them being pretty bad shavers I do more honing than I sometimes wish to.
ONE thing I have learned, no 2 razors hone up up or finish the same way, if you all think about it, you will know that is true.
It's a facinating hobby, takes patients and a will to experiment always.

Just my IMO, tinkersd