Thread: First Honed Razor, Supposed to be so easy? (pics)

I just a light restore and honing of this razor. It was already a bit sharp, and it doesn't smile or frown (why I bought it) so I imagine that's why it wasn't to hard.

After a light Restore I did a moderate pyramind with my Norton 4k/8k (1-5 5-5 1-5)
Then 20 Laps on my Chinese 12k
(all stones lap'd with my DMT 8c)

Then I stropped it about 50 passes

Shaved with it... OMG it's my best razor hands down! Finally no more pain on the mustache. Maybe it's the brand of razor or beginners luck idk lol.

Now I'm not so sure I'm going to sell it... I promised myself I would before I even bought it (assuming I didn't ruin it lol)


Before pics (non-fancy scales)










Now

Why so easy -- here's my take...

1. You did your homework here at SRP, and applied that newly-gained knowledge effectively.
2. The older blades (1960s and older) are using razors -- they're crafted for be used, and are manufactured that way.
3. Your preemptive decision to sell has "reverse" jinxed you!

Nice job. It is a great feeling when you successfully hone your own razor for the first time.