Thread: I can't get consistent with setting the bevel

Hey, Who.

I find myself remaining w/ those advocates of learning the shave before learning to hone. Judging by your join date, you're new. 'Nuthing wrong w/ that & its commendable that you're choosing quality in a shave. It just means that there are a few things that are far from intuitive still.

No geometry issues? You were asked how you decided that.

Utopian & AFDavis give really good input.

I'd ask about the magic marker test results, but when most (very much myself included) try it - it gives marginal info 'cause we haven't really gotten the feel of what a 'no pressure' finishing stroke is. That can take some time to learn.

The good news is that you live in an area where there are a number of guys skilled w/ the rocks. You might check for guys that hone in your area - or if you make it down to Portland, let me know & we can get some time. That face to face time is invaluable - greatly accellerates your learning curve. 'Seems we'll be having a NW meet-up next month. You can literally learn more in a day than you will in months of any other method. Don't take my word for that - you'll find many who've experienced it. The honorable Sixgunner is the resident honemeister for those meet-ups. Time with him will have you tearing out less hair, losing less blood, etc.

When your first shaveable edges happen, you're gonna be on top of the world - and for good reason. Its an accomplishment. I hope to hear when that day happens - I'll be cheering.