Stropping seems to be very important for me. I'm still learning the subtle points of working with my linen strop. The leather gives a very nice smooth edge, but only after a 'proper' stropping on linen.
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Stropping seems to be very important for me. I'm still learning the subtle points of working with my linen strop. The leather gives a very nice smooth edge, but only after a 'proper' stropping on linen.
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Yes, that would describe what I do pretty well. I lesson the pressure at the end as well.
Sorry, I don't follow threads very well anymore and didn't see your question.
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Originally Posted by heavydutysg135
Slight glazing seems to improve the edge I get off off both barber hones and the higher grit Shaptons.Quote:
Originally Posted by randydance062449
IMO the hardest thing to learn about honing a razor is patience. The honemeisters may be able to hone
any razor up in 5 minutes, but for ordinary mortals sometimes you've just got to be patient and not get
frustrated. If you keep it flat and use a light touch then eventually it *will* get sharp. It may take a few
days or a week of fine-tuning But it will get there eventually (Pakistani razors excepted).