Thread: My progression is not working

Moved to Honing Forum.

I just don't know where or what area of the forum I should be attempting to access. i just want info on honing new blades?

Originally Posted by bobski

I just don't know where or what area of the forum I should be attempting to access. i just want info on honing new blades?

New blades ,old blades , the principle is the same. Set the bevel refine the edge, strop & shave.
Don't know if this will help:
Category:Honing - Straight Razor Place Library

bobski, the thread is still open and usable. It was just moved by Oz to get some more/better coverage.

No problems, gentlemen

Good luck indeed to finding the answers we all seek.

I am a HHT user. I have it calibrated to where I know pretty much what it is telling me except when I am using Superstones. I don't know why but I can't get e decent HHT reading off the SS's.

Originally Posted by Danricgro

I am a HHT user. I have it calibrated to where I know pretty much what it is telling me except when I am using Superstones. I don't know why but I can't get e decent HHT reading off the SS's.

Agreed,, They are just different that way, I don't use an HHT often but I do have a very well calibrated one, and the Naniwa SS won't do it right until after I strop then Zing no issues...

I have always just attributed the whole thing to the polish they impart and moved on

Originally Posted by gssixgun

This may or may not be the issue but it is worth a shot if you feel confident with your bevel set, BTW you should read this thread
http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...-1k-shave.html

Thanks for sharing this link!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Agreed,, They are just different that way, I don't use an HHT often but I do have a very well calibrated one, and the Naniwa SS won't do it right until after I strop then Zing no issues...

I have always just attributed the whole thing to the polish they impart and moved on

Good theory Glen. I used to find the same with Arkansas stones. Another stone that is reputed to polish as you go.

As a matter of fact, I believe the thumb pad test, when it 'feels' sharp is the best way to know when to move up a stone. The norton 8/4K is a perfect example, they only go on feel and manage to shave OK. I concede fully that pressure is my 1st error, and over doing it the next. I think I just like doing it, getting the best edge. I have another razor arriving next week, and I so want to get it right. Equally I care about the result. My latest ethos is, 'If it feels sharp with your thumb, strop it and shave with it.' If it is dull and feels ordinary, don't lose your temper with it, walk away, come back a day later. It's amazing what difference a day makes..