Learning to hone has been fun, but one problem I've had is that I tend to use razors from antique stores, ebay, etc. and they are all different, all need more less degrees of restoration, metals vary, the works.

Some time back i purchased a 7 day set that was beautiful but the scales were warped so much the razors would put whiskers BACK on your face...so I put the box away and forgot about it.

Then I learned how to straighten out the scales, got out the razors, and realized these Solingen "Fri-Kour" blades were in excellent shape and were all in identical condition except one with a tiny chip.

So this AM I hone them all using the same method on each except for the Sunday razor which, after setting the bevel, I used a BBW/Coticule on. I had my microscope out to watch the bevel form up, and studied how each razor responded to my efforts.

Results:
  • I am missing a lot of leg and arm hair!
  • I have 7 very nice razors that seem very well honed
  • I have been able to practice important parts of the process multiple times on razors that are basically the same, i.e. eliminate variables and focus on technique
  • I had a very relaxing morning!


Not a bad exercise!