Hone of the Day

**markbignosekelly** · 03-24-2016, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by karlej

The first razors finished on my new Suehiro Gokumyo 20K. A 7/8 Frederick Reynolds, 7/8 Wade & Butcher and a 13/16 John Barber. No issues with harshness. Buttery smooth shavers all.
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Very nice!

The only time I got an harsh edge with my Gok 20k is when I went above 20 laps. Usually 10-15 works fine for me.

**ultrasoundguy2003** · 03-24-2016, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Very nice!

The only time I got an harsh edge with my Gok 20k is when I went above 20 laps. Usually 10-15 works fine for me.

Thank-you tons for this tip.
I went too far on a 12K , 50 plus laps. Felt great till I got a face full of weepers. I am going to keep this advise from you for life.

**onimaru55** · 03-24-2016, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

Felt great till I got a face full of weepers.

It felt great ?
Maybe a rhetorical question. Did you use the same pressure as you use on razors not sharpened with the 20k ?

**markbignosekelly** · 03-25-2016, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

Thank-you tons for this tip.
I went too far on a 12K , 50 plus laps. Felt great till I got a face full of weepers. I am going to keep this advise from you for life.

No worries.
Too many laps on any finisher can lead to a harsh edge, even diamond sprays are notorious for leaving a harsh edge if used to excess.

**sharptonn** · 03-25-2016, 12:18 AM

I had done this a long while back. Lynn advised 40 on CroOx and some good stropping on leather might tone it down.

Worked a treat!

**ultrasoundguy2003** · 03-25-2016, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by onimaru55

It felt great ?
Maybe a rhetorical question. Did you use the same pressure as you use on razors not sharpened with the 20k ?

Much is written about bevel setting and pressure. Not much is written about 8K and up with regards to pressure.
Chasing the perfect edge & your tag line. I dont have the 20K Yet, after the 12K experience I question its place.
Tips about how to use my hones is why I keep hanging around. Pre this post I jumped from 8K to my natural finishers with no problems. 12K just arrived this week.

**sharptonn** · 03-25-2016, 12:57 AM

It seems the 12k will make a harsh edge after 25 or so laps, FME. It depends upon how sharp it is off the 8k, or previous hone.
Adversely, it seems I can go forever on the blue-green Escher without any issues?
Weight of the blade only on finishers. Like you are honing a feather on water.
I subscribe to weight-of the-blade on everything past 4k. Just me!

**onimaru55** · 03-25-2016, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

Much is written about bevel setting and pressure. Not much is written about 8K and up with regards to pressure.
Chasing the perfect edge & your tag line. I dont have the 20K Yet, after the 12K experience I question its place.
Tips about how to use my hones is why I keep hanging around. Pre this post I jumped from 8K to my natural finishers with no problems. 12K just arrived this week.

No,no you missed my point

I meant pressure when shaving. A really sharp razor will leave weepers if shaving with the same pressure as a less sharp razor.

**sharptonn** · 03-25-2016, 01:14 AM

Indeed, Oz! Blade angle may be reconsidered as well?

**outback** · 03-25-2016, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Indeed, Oz! Blade angle may be reconsidered as well?

Yep... Did that the other day.[emoji16]

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