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Thread: First, then second hone...and off to shave

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    Default First, then second hone...and off to shave

    I have a SR (purchased from SRD) that I used to compare to another razor in my collection...and it was not shave ready. I picked up the Norton 4/8k stone, watched a lot of honing vids (really enjoyed the Janorton thread from a few yrs back) and noticed a lot of techniques were being used to keep SR sharp and shave ready. I selected the pyramid method, started by lapped both sides of my Norton, and proceeded to hone. When done the hht was a no-go. I found that I needed to us both hands (mainly as a guide) on the second rnd. to ensure I kept the blade parallel with the stone for the entire stroke. When finished, off to strop and shave...all I can say is this is the first time I have had to put a band-aid on after the styptic pencil was applied. A nick 1/8" long on top part of chin. As for the shave, I was pleasantly surprised. I couldn't have have gotten such good results w/o all the useful info/links on SRP. Much appreciated guys!

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    Congrats on the honing success. Should only get better with more practice.
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    Welcome to the first slip and fall down the rabbit hole... enjoy the ride.
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    I am just starting to hone myself and there is nothing better than shaving with a great edge that you created yourself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by apipeguy View Post
    I am just starting to hone myself and there is nothing better than shaving with a great edge that you created yourself.
    +1 here here
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    The way I see it is you can't be afraid to try. Honing, as the saying goes, gets better with practice...and I have a lot of practice to do before I master the subtle techniques involved, plus being able to read my blade as it glides across the stone . I have my whole future ahead to of me to get, as Jimmy would say, Experienced!

    I appreciate the encouragement...happy shaving!

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    I am just starting to hone myself and there is nothing better than shaving with a great edge that you created yourself.
    I am in the same boat and there is just something about doing it yourself.

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