Thread: Help with Geo Wosenholm IXL concave

Hello all, this is my first post so forgive me if I am in the wrong place. So I have bought several razors on ebay, all hollow grind, and had no problem getting them shave sharp. So i bought my first razor to try and restore a Geo Wostenholm IXL Concave ( seems more wedge). I unpinned it, cleaned it up nice and started honing it. Well after 2 hrs and trying Lynn Abrams circle honing technique from 3k to 12k. then back to 1k through 12k. I tried pyramid method and it is barely better than knife sharp. So then I added 2 layers of electrical tape and tried again through stropping. Sharp but will not clip raised forearm hair. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I really could not say for sure, I'm no honemeister. All I can assume is that the angle is not fully forming to the edge, creating a multi angled edge. I really am not sure. I know people speak of finding the right degree of angle for the right edge of shaving. But you would think any decent edge should be able to atleast shave with. I would say spend more time setting the perfect edge on the rougher grits. Than smooth out the scratched surface of the edge on a fine. Than strop. My understanding is that most of an edge is in the lower grits. The fine just makes it smooth and buttery. Hope this was any help at all although I'm sure you figured most of this, lol.

Here is assuming you have scales on the razor. I would make sure the bevel is set. I always stay on the 1k till it will shave arm hair with no tug or irritation. I don't want to feel the razor shaving arm hair. After that I work my way up the stones. Also watch the amount of pressure you use when honing. Pressure effects everything to do with straight razors from honing to shaving. I always make sure to finish each progression without pressure. If you have any magnification you can always check the edge under a bright light. Check the very edge as well as the bevel striations. I always look at the edge at an angle to check for any shiny light reflecting off the very edge and at perpendicular to make sure there aren't any tiny micro chips. Remember to take it slow. If a razor is giving me problems I find I get better results if I only hone it for a short while and set it aside and come back to it after taking a break. The longer I hone the more likely it is me that is causing the problem from fatigue or frustration.

I have to agree with scales and a bevel set. A good 30x loupe is the easies5 way to ensure a good bevel set. Here is a thread with some good pictures to help you understand what you see in the loupe.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ggestions.html