Thread: A little overwhelmed- Where to start for honing

This is Lynn's "refreshing video" : https://youtu.be/

If you are determined. Refreshing is one thing. Honing is another.

You will need 1k, 4k, 8k, 12k and a lapping plate or sand paper and a flat surface like a table saw. Lit magnification is a huge plus.

I did not know forums existed when I started. I bought a few razors on eBay with no intention of restoring them. Rust buckets that looked ok in the spine and edge. Visually I did ok. Some were pretty bad but I was picky about not paying too much, buying known brands, and staying away from broken razors jagged edges and the like. I looked very closely at hone wear on the spine. Some wear was not bad as long as it was even along the shape of it.

After removing as much rust as possibly with Polish and high grit sand paper I started setting bevels. Polishing edges. And finally getting razor edges. I just kept going back to the hones if I could not shave with them. It was quite a struggle at times. I think the $300 or so in stones I have spent is worth it. The learning curve for me honing was longer than shaving. Considering you spend 20 minutes a day learning to shave and hours a day learning honing that is saying something. Honing is frustrating but will become relaxing ang challenging.

Take your time and get some practice razors but not gold dollars. They will just make you pull your hair out

Refreshing is the first step in honing.