Thread: How does this honing look? (pics)

This razor was in pretty bad shape when I started with it. The bevel was 100% non existent. It was smiling, but all misformed.... see pic


BEFORE







NOW




(the bevel is there on the right, but the flash didn't get it, however it is more narrow then the left)





Started with my DMT 8C (realized 1k wasn't going fast enough lol), Norton 1k, Norton 4k, Norton 8k, Chinese 12k, Strop

(checked the bevel with my stereo microscope, the edge is consistent and nick free)

Shaved well in my opinion. I'm a bit concerned with how it looks. what do you guys and gals think?

it is great look but please make sure problem in picture 3 which you mentioned to be fix.use circular motion .great job.(as long as it shaves comfortable.

Width of the bevel is of secondary importance really. Even if the blade is only slightly warped or a bit thicker towards the toe you will inevitably get a difference in bevel width. Not to worry if the blade is equally sharp along its entire length.

Originally Posted by Kees

Width of the bevel is of secondary importance really. Even if the blade is only slightly warped or a bit thicker towards the toe you will inevitably get a difference in bevel width. Not to worry if the blade is equally sharp along its entire length.

+1 I have had the same results in the bevel being wider at the toe on a warped blade and still get a great shave with it. Nice job.

The bevel width is a function of the straight line between where the spine and forward edge are contacting your hones. Not much you can do about that. I never worry about it myself.

Looks really nice now. Great work!