Thread: The Norton Honing Pyramid

Pyramid Technique

Conservative

This method is designed for a razor that is almost keen. It shaves but pulls at the whiskers. A thumb test can be used to sense changes in the blade as you hone. Then strop on plain leather for 35 passes and test shave. Here is a pyramid for a Norton 4K/8K.

Set # 4K/8K

1……1/5
2……1/5
3……3/5
4........3/5
5……5/5
6……3/5
7……3/5
8……1/5
9……1/5
10…..1/5

Aggressive

Use this method when the razor is not shaving at all:

Set #....4K/8K

1 ……..15/5
2……...10/5
3………5/5
4………3/5
5……....3/5
6……....1/5
7.......….1/5