Thread: Any Ideas?

I haven't seen or don't remember your other threads, but have you been trying the honing pyramids? I found those to be really helpful. I think I've had been where your at (almost there) and a few light pyramids usually did the trick.

Another question, in regards to progression.

If i use my dmt 600 to set the bevel, do i need to worry about using the 1200 or just skip to the 4k/8k.

Off the 600 i can cut hair, but not "pop" hair and easily pass TNT.

Others may have a different opinion but I do think it would be better to use the 1200 before the 4K. It's going to take fewer strokes on the 1200 to remove the 600 scratches than it would on the 4k. Just like when sanding, I prefer to use more grits with fewer strokes per grit.

O.k.. So I honed 3 razors yesterday to the point of passing HHT. Have only been able to shave test one.

Not sure what i am doing different now. I'm guessing my strokes are better after all my failures I'm also spending more time at the bevel setting stage.

This is the progression i am using now... Now that i'm actually making progress I'm guessing this may change as time goes on.

One Layer of Tape on spine.

1) DMT 600 until easily shaving arm hair. I may skip this if i feel the bevel is fine. Or may go back to it if i was wrong
2) Norton 4k. I just watch the water, listen feel. One thing i changed is i put clean water on more often. Then make sure it is easily shaving hair.
3) Probably 20 Strokes on Norton 8k depending on razor.
4) I may or may not use the chinese 12k depending on my mood at the time.
5) 1um diamond pasted balsa
6) .5 CrO balsa
7) Add 2 layers of tape, hit both pasted strops again.
8) remove tape and strop like a mad man on linen/leather.

i see you have gotten great advises and still don't listen to them or you do what you want. The best thing to do for me to tell you Please go back and read what people says. you will find your way out.good luck
i don't mean to be rude . if i give you more advises you will get lost more.good luck

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

i see you have gotten great advises and still don't listen to them or you do what you want. The best thing to do for me to tell you Please go back and read what people says. you will find your way out.good luck
i don't mean to be rude . if i give you more advises you will get lost more.good luck

Umm... O.k. I know english is not your native language so I will ignore your rudeness.

I was posting an update that things were working and i did follow peoples advice.

It is a good thing I didn't use a coticule to hone these razors. I can only imagine the vitriol I would receive.

I think your strokes must be getting lighter, more even, and respectively more consistent

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I was posting an update that things were working and i did follow peoples advice.

It is a good thing I didn't use a coticule to hone these razors. I can only imagine the vitriol I would receive.

That is great your progression works. This is what i wanted.
Coticule is a great stone if you know when to you use it .