Thread: Honing a Diane D73

The first result on amazon says that they are ground to have a 12deg bevel angle and that is very warped. Juat the fact that it is a $6 brand new razor does not give me hope that it will be a good shaver easily. Probably better off with a gold dollar, definitely better off with a inexpensive vintage.

It is possible to get a bevel set on a 4k, just be patient, sharpie the edge to ensure full contact and don't worry about lap count. It'll be done when it is done.

Before a pyramid method can work the edge must be set. Since you have little to no experience and only a 4/8k stone I see you struggling. Especially on a razor that is so inexpensive therefore low quality.

I would echo my friend dinner mint and say get a gold dollar and YouTube how to set a bevel on a Gold dollar. At least they can be made to shave comfortably. Can't say the same for the particular razor you are attempting to hone. The crappier the blade the harder it is to hone.

Good luck.