Thread: need advice on how to handle my Johnson.

Thank you everyone for the advice. I did wind up taking a little off the heel using themethod substance described. It really didn't take much to correct the swoop. Full breadknifing was not necessary. It did take forever to set a good bevel along the entire edge, but she's all honed up and ready for tomorrow's shave. Can't wait! Thanks again to all who responded.

I did start with three layers of tape and worked down to one in case anyone wondered.

I have seen 1 tape bevels twice that tall is why I say start with 3. Some like a smaller bevel than others and with a wedge like that I would have stopped at 2 I think. Hope you enjoy the morning shave.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

I have seen 1 tape bevels twice that tall is why I say start with 3. Some like a smaller bevel than others and with a wedge like that I would have stopped at 2 I think. Hope you enjoy the morning shave.

I've only recently begun using tape when I hone though I wish I had started sooner. I could have saved some razors some hone wear and the bevel on my I*XL is quite tall. I'm afraid if use different thicknesses of tape I won't remember which razors had which. Starting with the multiple layers is really helpful though.

The older one that you have looks like it has the same scale material as mine. I'm assuming it is horn? Mine has some dark spots in it that I'm not sure are in the horn or something on the inside surface of the scales. Either applied intentionally or just accumulated gunk.

Dyed to look like tortoise shell. It's horn.

If you make a habit at starting with layers, then when you need to hone again ,do the same thing and drop down to match. Worse case you get a micro bevel which ain't always a bad thing. Or make a list.

I like how it turned out !

personally I don't mind the broad bevel I have one old wedge razor which was kind of beaten up when I got it, almost turned the entire razor into the bevel and I'm thinking about completing it

Just remember: if you treat your Johnson well, it'll last you a life time.
Mine, pasted strop 20-30 times before and after each use. Wash it off with warm water after each use. Made sure it dry and oiled before I put it away.
Nice.

Originally Posted by Johnus

Just remember: if you treat your Johnson well, it'll last you a life time.
Mine, pasted strop 20-30 times before and after each use. Wash it off with warm water after each use. Made sure it dry and oiled before I put it away.
Nice.

I wouldn't touch that with a 10" pole