Thread: 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!

JD

Congrats on the honing success. Should only get better with more practice.

Welcome to the first slip and fall down the rabbit hole... enjoy the ride.

I am just starting to hone myself and there is nothing better than shaving with a great edge that you created yourself.

Originally Posted by apipeguy

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

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!

JD

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.