Thread: First Hone Experience

I will strop it and try again. Not ready for a shave right now so maybe tomorrow.

Did the razor already have a bevel ? Your pyramid is very mild & would not correct any bevel issues.

Yes, it does have a bevel. I should note this is a very cheap SR (the GD word) that was honed previously. So I don't much care if I mess it up. It is perfect for practicing. And I really didn't expect much from the first hone because I was just feeling things out. As I said, I will use this and another cheap SR that I have just to practice. I'm not expecting miracles from these razors.

OK. On another, older, blade (called a Barber's Delight), I did a full pyramid -- 25-25, 15-15, 10-10, 5-5, 3-3, 1-3, 1-5 with 4k/8k respectively -- just as noted by Lynn in the honing library. Then I stropped it 80x. Passed the HHT easily on multiple points on the blade. Can't do a shave test since I've already shaved for the day. But I am anxious to try the razor. It's not the prettiest razor but she is now clean and sharp. Got her on ebay for $11. The only thing that scares me is the toe spike. But I will be careful.

Pic before I cleaned and honed her.

Originally Posted by RustySterling

The only thing that scares me is the toe spike. But I will be careful.

Pic before I cleaned and honed her.

As long as you keep an eye on it you will be fine. I have started shaving with one about two months ago pretty much daily and I have had no problems.................yet <knock on wood>

What scares me is that the spike on this razor is wickedly sharp. Nonetheless, I will be careful and look forward to my next shave.

A square or a spike will take paying attention to a whole new level.

RustySterling, Congrats on the honing.
A tip for you on the square corner of the spike.
I am guessing you used some 600 grit paper or something similar to do the cleanup. If so you can use the same paper to dull the razor tip just a bit.
With the paper over your fingertip you can rub the fine grit across the tip at a 45 dergree angle just 4 to six light passes, and inspect, then more if necessary.
I really prefer the spike and the way a corner of the square tip follows the smile line that seperates the mustach area from the cheek.
However, I left a restoration like yours with a very sharp corner and paid the price.
One long bloddy sweep down one cheek.
Good luck with your honing and shaving as well!!
P. S. I am guessing you got the frown out of the edge?