Finally!

[SR-CMT]

I finally broke down today and took the plunge to start honing my own razors. Armed with my Christmas present to myself the GDLP from SRD, I lapped my Norton 1K, 4/8K, and 12K Naniwa.

After re-watching Lynn's video to make sure I had the stroke down I reached into the top drawer and pulled out an ebay special.

Using a sharpie (which I HIGHLY recommend for new honers) I got to work on a nice even and level stroke. Sure enough, after about 140 passes on the 1K it was popping hairs.

I moved to the 4K then 8K. I believe I did 40 laps, then 20 laps respectively. I finished with 10 laps on the 12K.

Moved into the bathroom and stropped it up. After a quick batch of uber lather I took a deep breath and ... bingo! Right side burn gone! There was no catching and the razor felt really good.

Now it was no where near "sharp" as I have had razors, but it still felt good. I couldn't believe I did it!! After dancing around the house for a bit I finished the shave.

I just wanted to share and thank everyone at SRP who has contributed to the site/webcasts/wiki/etc. What a great community!

I can't wait to do a quick freshen up on the 12K for a very lonely Puma that has been sitting on a shelf as it just wasn't there for a while.

[holli4pirating]

Congrats! The first one is very special.

[rayman]

Congratulations! It doesn't do anything but get better from here.

Ray

[gssixgun]

I have but one thing to say here...

"About Damn Time" !!!!


Congrats my friend

[gugi]

wow GDLP, that was some pricey lapping

[gssixgun]

wow GDLP, that was some pricey lapping

Yeah it stands for Gugi Doesn't Lap Properly Muhahahaha

[Lynn]

Congrats!!!!

Have fun,

Lynn

[onimaru55]

Don't worry, the dancing will lessen but the feeling will always be just as good