Thread: my trying to hone

That's great. I just wanted to make sure that you had something to compare your edge with a (no offense) proper edge.

Oh, i understand. No offence taken here. I thought maybe you was going to send me a razor to have. Just kidding. Thanks for checking on me.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Plus i got 3 more in the mail headed to me that Cudarunner just fixed up for me.

Originally Posted by Gasman

I thought maybe you was going to send me a razor to have.

Well, if you needed one, sure. I can be very generous when I don't have to follow through!

Originally Posted by Gasman

Shes just not cutting like she should.

Some light strokes on water ie no slurry could turn that round. If you are sneaking up on an edge, 3 strokes at a time can be plenty.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Some light strokes on water ie no slurry could turn that round. If you are sneaking up on an edge, 3 strokes at a time can be plenty.

Ok. I can give that a try. I ended with a few strokes on water only aready but it sure cant hurt to give it a try. Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Ok. I can give that a try. I ended with a few strokes on water only aready but it sure cant hurt to give it a try. Thanks for the input.

It helps if you have a final test before the shave test also, like some kind of hair cutting test, HHT , arm hair etc. Just so you're not shavtesting something that won't cut hair

It will shave arm hair at skin level. Not above skin level and ive never been able to do the HHT. Maybe its my hair, i dont know. Ive just never been able to do the HHT. Even with a freshly honed razor by a Honmiester. Ill give a few passes on water only anf give another shave test. I understand what your saying. Trying to shave with something that you have no idea about how sharp it is sound like a dumb ... move!

Originally Posted by Gasman

It will shave arm hair at skin level. Not above skin level and ive never been able to do the HHT. Maybe its my hair, i dont know. Ive just never been able to do the HHT. Even with a freshly honed razor by a Honmiester. Ill give a few passes on water only anf give another shave test. I understand what your saying. Trying to shave with something that you have no idea about how sharp it is sound like a dumb ... move!

I've never been able to get an HHT to work for me either. About my only test is at the bevel set stage and that is to make sure the blade cuts arm hair at skin level all along the edge. After that it is all checking with a loupe to see if I am getting all the way to the edge all along the blade at each stage. Then the shave test. Eventually you will find what works for you and what the indicators are for you.

Bob

Thanks for that Bob. Makes me feel i little better.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Thanks for that Bob. Makes me feel i little better.

You are welcome. Had to learn honing on my own because there is nobody near me so I know how frustrating it can be. If it does get frustrating walk away and come back when you are in a better mood. When it starts to come together I think you will find it very satisfying. Good luck.

Bob