Thread: First good shave with a razor I honed

Well I finally did it. I was able to get a really nice shave from a blade I honed. I used a Norton 4K then a oil stone which I feel is around a 6K then used the 8K side of the Norton and it worked great. I've tried before going from the 4k right to the 8k side with no results. To test it I just picked up a Boker from another member and I was successful again. It feels good to be somewhat self sufficient.

Congrats, that sure is a great feeling when you finally succeed in getting a nice shave from a self honed blade. It only gets better, enjoy.

Bob

Great job, congrats.

Great shave off the 8k: never stops feeling good. Congratulations!

Joseph,

Congrats!! A great feeling and milestone in self sufficiency.

Clean that blade good after that oilstone!

Regards,

Howard

Congratulatons and likewise on all of the above. After shaving I like to dip my blade, not the scales, the blade in very hot water and then wipe it dry and a couple passes on linen helps to prevent rust.

Keep it up,

Alex

The next step is... wait for it...consistency. Each razor is different so each will have it's own way to be honed. You can devise a regimen that gives you a good starting point but then it is a matter of "reading" the razor and how to proceed with it. Consistency comes from doing hundreds of razors and achieving satisfactory shaves each and every time. Not trying to rain on your parade, quite the opposite, I want you to revel in what you have accomplished but realize that there is more to come. Congratulations, feels good don't it?

Congratulations! It's a great feeling to do it yourself. Keep up the good work and try to hold off the temptation to buy "just one more stone" for a better shave

Thanks guys, I will try to "Hone" my skills

Congrats Joseph,

Being self sufficient is a good feeling.

The first time I got an edge I though "now I can be the best, shaved, looking guy when the apocalypse occurs".

I wonder how many men got into str8 shaving because of Y2K fears?