Thread: Scratch Patterns on Edge

Just for now I would invest in a little 600 grit wet/dry until you get a stone between the 250 and the 1000.

I dont think the 250 needs used at all.

1000 should be sufficient and cutting power can be increased if you build a slurry on top of it.

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

Just for now I would invest in a little 600 grit wet/dry until you get a stone between the 250 and the 1000.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I dont think the 250 needs used at all.

1000 should be sufficient and cutting power can be increased if you build a slurry on top of it.

I agree and I didn't word my post well. I was suggesting that he use the 600 for chips and not the 250. Sorry for the poor wording.

I have not assisted near as many new honers as Ben, but I try not to suggest another variable like slurry into the mix since one persons thick slurry could be another persons thin. I also want to make this easier on Glenn since he is learning to hone and shave at the same time.

Thank you men for all posts. I won't go lower than 800 or 1000 on my razors as I do have those waterstones and try to just start on the 1000. I'm going to work on getting my honing pressure right and forget about the hht and get a good feel for the tpt although its amazing to see a razor cut a hair like that for me. I'm having great fun with this and the input from all is fantastic. Tonight I am going to shave again and as I have read from everyone that is the test that matters so as im learning to shave I'm learning how my honing and stroping are doing as well. I just can't thank everyone enough and hope to be able to help someone else in the future. Glenn