Thread: How long does it take to hone a razor.

Originally Posted by mlangstr

No offence taken OLD_SCHOOL. I do realize its different for all razors that why I asked an avarage... I was just curious if its normal to spend a whole evening honing one razor

Maarten

Hard to answer.
Once the bevel is set, it generally takes me 15-20 minutes, without hurrying, to get the razor to the point of doing a test shave. Depending on the results, I still might try alternative methods and hones, but mostly the test shave turns out fine.
Setting a decent bevel might take 5 minutes or it might take over on hour, but I have a personal rule that, if 15 minutes on a hone doesn't give me a completely formed bevel, I go to a coarser hone. A DMT-600. But I often violate my own rule. If I feel I'm really closing in on a good bevel after 15 minutes, than I might stay on the same hone.
Bottom line an average honing a razor in dull but fair condition takes me about 30-40 minutes.

Honing all night on one razor sounds familiar. Been there, done that, etc...

You should reconsider coming to our honing night. That wallpaper can wait one evening of your life.

Best regards,
Bart.

New "not shave ready" blades that I have purchased have all taken under an hour, including prep time to bring to HHT sharp. The only trick to it is patience and a very light touch.

Originally Posted by Bart

Honing all night on one razor sounds familiar. Been there, done that, etc...

You should reconsider coming to our honing night. That wallpaper can wait one evening of your life.

Best regards,
Bart.

Well its getting better and I think I've got some clue of what I'm doing.. but not more than that.

I'll certainly join a honing night after the baby is born..

Maarten