Thread: Some thoughts on "Learning to Hone"

I agree completely with you, Glen about the throwing them into the deep end analogy. "Learn to hone on some crap razors" is giving them the most challenging and therefore often the most frustrating task right away.

One thing to be said for it though, when someone learns to effectively set a bevel, the rest is easy in comparison. What's better, then? Learning the hardest thing first or learning the hardest thing later? I think it depends on the person. Someone who is easily frustrated will all too often grab a crap razor, never set a proper bevel and throw in the towel. Others stick through the process of tearing out some hair, throwing a few razors against the wall tomahawk style and come through the other side proficient at honing their own razors.

Chris L