Thread: 8k Norton/Naniwa 12k ss

I'm relatively new to honing and have also only a handful under my belt however I make the jump from a norton 8k to a shapton 16k with no problems at all ^_^
but as long as that edge is shave ready off the 8k I have no problems finishing wether it be on the 16k or a barber hone IMLE (in my limited experience)

Originally Posted by Danricgro

I was pretty sure what he was posting was wrong and I really wanted to reply post a reply stating so but as someone who has only honed a handful of razors who am I to dissagree. This guy seems to be a very respected member of that forum, or at least a very frequent poster. Stuff like that makes it harder on us new guys. Thank goodness for this forum.

You will find that some "experts" are simply regurgitating what they read a short time ago and have little, if any, real experience. Some have the best of intentions but are simply clueless. Some have dollar signs in their eyes and are just trying to quickly establish themselves as experts so that they can claim honemeister status within three months of touching their first straight. Of course some simply have an alternative point of view about how this stuff works and should in no way be vilified for having an opinion out of the norm.

I have no idea where your guy falls within that spectrum.

1. Unfortunately, there are a couple of forums that try to discredit the great information from over here when their actual experience is limited. In my opinion, most are simply seeking recognition or some bidness. This is a shame and is very confusing for new people. So my recommendation is not to go to those forums............... The best straight razor information is here any way!!!

2. I probably hone more razors than most and I routinely go from a Norton 8K or Shapton 8K or Naniwa SS 8K to either a Naniwa SS 12K, Shapton 16K or one of my naturals like my Escher or Asagi. I normally do 10 X strokes on water only followed by 10 X strokes on .5 diamond spray on felt followed by a regular stropping.

3. Most importantly, Have Fun and Happy New Year!!

Lynn

Originally Posted by Lynn

1. Unfortunately, there are a couple of forums that try to discredit the great information from over here when their actual experience is limited. In my opinion, most are simply seeking recognition or some bidness. This is a shame and is very confusing for new people. So my recommendation is not to go to those forums............... The best straight razor information is here any way!!!

2. I probably hone more razors than most and I routinely go from a Norton 8K or Shapton 8K or Naniwa SS 8K to either a Naniwa SS 12K, Shapton 16K or one of my naturals like my Escher or Asagi. I normally do 10 X strokes on water only followed by 10 X strokes on .5 diamond spray on felt followed by a regular stropping.

3. Most importantly, Have Fun and Happy New Year!!

Lynn

Thanks Lynn,
I was sure the info was wrong but as a noob I figured I better come over here and ask the question before I posted. I just went back over there and entered a post with the info that you good people gave me. Hopefully it will help out some new guy who's head is spinning with all of the info being thrown around out there.

I would just like to take this opportunity to point out one small little factoid...

The name of this forum is "Straight Razor Place" we deal with straight razors and what it takes to keep them up and running and shaving with them... We have the best membership, and the most knowledgeable experts at this... Oh sure we do have a DE section to but really we are all about straight razors..

We don't just talk about just one stone here, (Coticule be) we don't really discuss what body wash we use (B&B) We are not a tiny little enclave of mostly banned former members of SRP, (2 nameless forums ) or a general shaving forum (TSD)

We are Straight Razor Place and damn proud of it !!!!
Happy New Year

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I would just like to take this opportunity to point out one small little factoid...

The name of this forum is "Straight Razor Place" we deal with straight razors and what it takes to keep them up and running and shaving with them... We have the best membership, and the most knowledgeable experts at this... Oh sure we do have a DE section to but really we are all about straight razors..

We don't just talk about just one stone here, (Coticule be) we don't really discuss what body wash we use (B&B) We are not a tiny little enclave of mostly banned former members of SRP, (2 nameless forums ) or a general shaving forum (TSD)

We are Straight Razor Place and damn proud of it !!!!
Happy New Year

Agreed! I usually go check out the other forums for a chuckle. And I always return here for the helpful info and great people. Just like jimmyhad avatar..there's no bull poop here

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

Just like jimmyhad avatar..there's no bull poop here

Oh, just keep reading. You'll find some.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Oh, just keep reading. You'll find some.

Ok...maybe I should have said there's less to weed through...lol

Hmmm, can't say where the OP's info came from, but I've found the Naniwa 12k to have good cutting ability for a 12k stone. I don't think I've had to use more than 20 laps, usually less.

100's of laps needed? I don't think so.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I would just like to take this opportunity to point out one small little factoid...

The name of this forum is "Straight Razor Place" we deal with straight razors and what it takes to keep them up and running and shaving with them... We have the best membership, and the most knowledgeable experts at this... Oh sure we do have a DE section to but really we are all about straight razors..

We don't just talk about just one stone here, (Coticule be) we don't really discuss what body wash we use (B&B) We are not a tiny little enclave of mostly banned former members of SRP, (2 nameless forums ) or a general shaving forum (TSD)

We are Straight Razor Place and damn proud of it !!!!
Happy New Year

So, what kind of body wash are all you guys using?