Thread: Filarmonica Doble Temple 7/8

It also mentions using 4-5 strokes on just the heel portion followed 4-5 strokes on just the toe portion of the blade followed by hoing for the full blade length.

As you mention, Joe, varying your pressure would also create the increased wear but the fineness of the edge would vary using the pressure method. Sectional honing would allow a person to keep a constant pressure and thus a better uniformity of sctratch pattern depth.

Just my two cents here,

The blade is like a arc that is longer in the middle than on either end. However I was using both hands on the blade using the X pattern and was getting a sharper edge on the forward and rear areas of the blade but less sharp in the middle. I even put light pressure in the center but could not seem to get the blade to cut in the middle. I have a norton 4KX8K and a Sharpton 15K. I have tested to make sure that these stones are flat and don't need lapping. I will keep going. Maybe I need to practice patience. Thanks for all the help.

jmsbcknr

Originally Posted by jmsbcknr

The blade is like a arc that is longer in the middle than on either end. jmsbcknr

Hi jmsbcknr,

I've seen this fine look'n razor that Ray has for sale. That arc you see is excellent razor geometry, the very thing I look for in a superior shaver. As Superfly rightly says, don't grind it away!!! I'd love to offer some suggestions, but I'm reluctant to do so, since I use barber hones which, as you know, are very different from the Norton.

If you haven't done so, I'd try contacting Ray at classicshaving. He offers excellent customer service and should be able to offer you some good tips and advice.

Hal