Thread: How to hold razor level

I totally agree with everyone else on the elbow height.
If you think that this might be the problem, try a chair or stool that puts you in a higher position above the work surface.

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by binder

I determine the stone set by feel of the edge. Also cutting arm hair to see how easily it cuts. I am sharpening a full hollow 4/8 blade. The edge feels sharp, but the edge wasn't set. I did a shave and all I took off was lather. I went back to the 1200 king and did some more work ant then to the 4K and 8K. It got better, but still needs more work.

Who are the people in Calgary that you are referring to?

Joe

It is very handy to use a loupe to check the edge and bevel under a bright light source. Another thing you could try is blackening the bevel with a felt ink pen. Then do a few laps to see if you are reaching right to the very edge. Any remaining ink marks show you what you are missing.

I check visually with a loupe and also see if it will easily cut my arm hair all along the edge for indicators the bevel is set. Somehow you are misinterpreting your test for bevel set as being set when it really isn't.

Somewhere on the forum is a list of members by location which I can't find at the moment. Hopefully someone else will chime in with the answer.

Bob

PM Raol, he is well versed at honing and is always looking for people enthusiastic about wet shaving.

Originally Posted by binder

Can someone explain what a J stroke is. I watched a lot of gssixgun's videos, but I don't remember that?
How many stokes would be enough for the 4K and 8K? I thought I would keep doing a few rounds from 1k to 8k until I get there. I thought I had the bevel set and did about 40 passes on the 4K and 8k but wasn't enough.

Joe

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x2dqBluDteQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DStkiyHB9PU

https://m.youtube.com/watchv=x2dqBluDteQ

Here glenn describes the J stroke.