Thread: How to hone and when

Originally Posted by Nicolas

Thanks Jim,

Can somebody confirm this. And . . . what would be a good number of passes to get your razor sharp? What are the different 'pyramids'??

Roger that. Here's the download page:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/compo...d,26/Itemid,3/
You can shorten the pyramid by removing the steps with many laps on the 4k and lengthen it by adding more 4k laps. Slightly different finishes can also be employed; either 1/5 or 1/3 combinations.

Each razor is unique and will require different treatments to achieve shaving sharp. Start with the standard pyramid or something very close to it and be consistent.

Is that clearer?

X

Don't know what to do with the given link. I can't find anything on pyramids in there!
However, I got the general idea about the pyramid numbers that confused me, so, thanks for that. I already used them and . . . have my razor back in shape

Change the orientation of the stone or add a touch of pressure, evenly. You may find standing over the top of the stone helps initially too. You can very gently place a finger on the tip to hold it down and remove it later.

Originally Posted by matt

I am having a difficult time making an even stroke on the first leg of a pass on the 4000 side of my norton combo stone. The toe of the razor always seems to meet some resistance and lift off of the hone. I have lapped the side 4 or 5 times and am having the same problem. Would pressure be used in this instance? I am just beginning honing and do not know what the problem is and how I should fix it.

Personally I did some honing again which I have not done since April (though I was not using the razors all the time since then), but they shaved amazing last night. Felt soo good, and I also felt happy as it was something I did with my grandpa before he passed away.

It was some relaxing time to just sit and think about him and know that I had shared that with him as we talked about what he did when he was younger.

Tried the one razor last night, shaved like a DREAM. can't wait for the other one.