Thread: Naniwa 12000 to lap or not?

Originally Posted by roughkype

You're welcome. How long have you shaved with a straight? What sort of razor(s) and strop(s) are you using?

In total i've used a straight razor now for qlmost three weeks. At least 5 times a week. I have a boker eidelweiss, a TI sheffield and a dove master. I have a dovo paddle strop with red cream on one side and clean leather on the other.

The shaving part i got down to a science, i usednto to do it at my uncle's barber shop around 30 years ago.

Thank you to you all for your guidance.
great site, veray glad to join this group of folks.

Aldo

Thank you for the advice pinklather. I used to go to my uncle's barbershop abround 30 yrs ago and that is where i learned to shave but with all the rushing of work ii gave it up. This past July my wife got me a shave at art of shaving and i got hooked.

Regards.
Aldo

Thanks, just bought one. Jnats work really great and now want to try this
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Originally Posted by pinklather

Algreye, You might want to take a look at Gssixgun's vids on the Nani progression honing. You'll find you lap or at least raise a slurry each time you use your Nani.

By your join date, I'd guess you're new to the shave. If so, you might want to leave the nani alone for a few months until getting the shave down. If you need a hand w/ edges, pm me - just the cost of the envelope & postage to get it back to you. 'Have 3 inbound now for edge from members that have had my edges before.

I'm called pinklather 'cause against the advice of the experienced guys, I tried to learn to hone while I learned to shave. It didn't go well.

If you're just seeking to maintain an existing edge - this is more doable. The vids might be all it takes to convey the maintenance needed. Best of luck, whichever way you go.

I too learned to hone while still learning to shave. I actually intentionally dulled 2 blades honed by Lynn(gasp) to see if I could hone them. Eventually, after many efforts, I got them sharp again.