Thread: Working With The Zulu Grey.

Originally Posted by BobH

That is exactly why I do not use any other hones/stones than the Naniwas. I just want to learn one way to get an edge I am able to shave with and not figure out a myriad of different ways to get there. I am lazy and just want to shave.

Bob

Being different is very human!

To me the sharpening process is at least as exciting as shaving.
I do resharpen my razors without need just to try some new approach.

I love primitive techniques and do intentionally focus on natural stones.
Also with my other hobbies - wood carving, woodworking, bow making, leather working its all about basic technology, no modern tools, no machines. Just feel with my hands that piece of material is taking a new form...

I love razor shaving cause its that pure and primitive, just put that blade to the face and feel...

Happy hobbying!

Originally Posted by Philipp78

Being different is very human!

To me the sharpening process is at least as exciting as shaving.
I do resharpen my razors without need just to try some new approach.

I love primitive techniques and do intentionally focus on natural stones.
Also with my other hobbies - wood carving, woodworking, bow making, leather working its all about basic technology, no modern tools, no machines. Just feel with my hands that piece of material is taking a new form...

I love razor shaving cause its that pure and primitive, just put that blade to the face and feel...

Happy hobbying!

Oh certainly, each to their own. You can make things as complicated or simple as you wish.

Bob

Philipp, what is the theory of convexing the finisher?

You are just polishing with a smaller part of the hone, really the same effect as using a Rolling X stroke.

I have heard that Dovo uses a convex hone to finish their razors, but it Iis never explained why, and their finished razor are not a testament of great edges, though sometimes close.

I love that you are pushing the envelope trying new techniques, but I don’t understand the convex finisher.

Do you do a straight or a rolling stroke?