Thread: Now all I need is a razor!

If there is anyone in the San Francisco Bay area that can help me improve my honing.... I'll come to you.
Larry

Looks like you are set for life with all those hones,,,,nice ones.

Thanks.
I think so.( I hope so.) I started with the Coticule hone, but it was hard to set a bevel, and the sharpness was good, but not great.
The Zulu grey is a great finishing stone, that improved the edge of the Coticule nicely.
I then thought for the price of a razor, I could get a set that would cover all possibilities, and last me for life... so here I am with the Naniwas.
My thinking is, buying everything at the beginning, I can stop looking at hones, and not be tempted to buy anything else.

In the picture is my honing station, that I made from IKEA spice racks.

Larry

Very nice, let me know how that station works out.
Is that a loom strop on the right?

Confucius say:Man who buy many hones who has few honing skills own many colorful rocks.

LB, you don't mention how long you've been using a straight. I mention only 'cause its usually thought best to learn the shave, then learn the stones. Leaving that aside, you inquiry for other experienced users is most wise. I think you'll find it VERY worth the effort. 'Hard to beat face to face time when learning the stones. I would also agree your collection is well chosen.

Nice set up but I'm to far away to come and play!
You know that with those rock you've got now you can only blame yourself if it doesn't get sharp.
That's the route I like to take to, no blaming the tools allowed!

I can't get my razors sharp, at least it will be easier to fool myself...I am a weekend mechanic keeping my 1978 Alfa on the road. I found whether I can fix a problem or not, good tools make the job more enjoyable.

Originally Posted by larrybob

I can't get my razors sharp, at least it will be easier to fool myself...I am a weekend mechanic keeping my 1978 Alfa on the road. I found whether I can fix a problem or not, good tools make the job more enjoyable.

You will learn,will be awhile tho.Just try not to ruin some good razors along the way like I did.

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