Thread: New Ti 5/8, how much honing should it take?

Thanks guys, I believe I'm going to take the "less is more" approach and just keep at it. Thanks for all the great input you guys have given me. I'll get it there sooner or later! Thanks! -Tony

Its hard to give exact advise because honing is an inexact science. Every razor requires a different approach and especially new ones. Its all a matter of feel and experience. Personally as a newbie I would have sent it out for initial honing. I have about 6 TIs and I've gotton them shave ready almost shave ready reasonably good shavers poor shavers and not shaving at all so as you can see depending on how it shaves it takes a different approach.

If it shaves but pulls a little you shouldn't even need to use the 4K. the 8K should do it for you. Like all the others have said, the weight of the blade is all you need, no pressure and ensure the razor stays flat on the hone. If it shaves poorly or not at all then you need to visit the 4K but go slowly and don't overdo it.