Lynn's Tips #1

Hi guys,

I thought I would start a series of tips as things come up.

For those of us using the Norton 4K8K and getting a razor to the point of nice shaving, but want just a little better shave, you can use either an Escher or Coticule and obtain a really super finished edge. In these situations I will do 3-5 strokes on the Norton 8K follwed by 10-15 strokes on either the Escher or Coticule. May take a couple of times, but the results are usually worth it. I do strop and test shave with each rotation to see where I'm at. Remember, this rotation is after the normal 4K/8K Pyramid.

Good Luck,

Lynn

Thank you Lynn!:)

Thanks Lynn,
I keep checking for #2

Where can one find the 4/8 Norton stone?

classicshaving.com

Try www.highlandwoodworking.com that is Highland Hardware in Atlanta. Check the library link for a short on using waterstones.

This is the best price I've found for Norton's, someone chime in if they know better.

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=WS

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Originally Posted by plor

This is the best price I've found for Norton's, someone chime in if they know better.

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=WS

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Just purchased one from them and I mentioned I'd like it shipped US Postal Service Priority Mail. Their regular USPS shipping was $3 so I told them just add the difference to my credit card. They emailed me back and said they would send it Priority for the $3! Very nice of them. They ate the difference of $2 and I got it the next day! Go USPS! (I'm in Mass. they are in Maine.)

Oh I did mention I'm an SRP member.

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Originally Posted by adjustme69

Hi guys,

I thought I would start a series of tips as things come up.

For those of us using the Norton 4K8K and getting a razor to the point of nice shaving, but want just a little better shave, you can use either an Escher or Coticule and obtain a really super finished edge. In these situations I will do 3-5 strokes on the Norton 8K follwed by 10-15 strokes on either the Escher or Coticule. May take a couple of times, but the results are usually worth it. I do strop and test shave with each rotation to see where I'm at. Remember, this rotation is after the normal 4K/8K Pyramid.

Good Luck,

Lynn

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Lynn, would this technique work with a Swaty instead of a Coticule?

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Originally Posted by plor

This is the best price I've found for Norton's, someone chime in if they know better.

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=WS

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Fantastic tools to boot, have quite a few of his production now :)

PuFF

Just ordered one from here...good price. Hopefully good service.
https://holbren.com/home.php?cat=640

:shrug:

The best prices I've found are fron Howard at www.theperfectedge.com

The 4000/8000 is only $62.

Tom

Howard at www.perfectedge.com has a little better price.

Thanks for all the advice Lynn. I may use your services in the near future.
On the matter of DIY honing, I was carefully studying my DOVO in relation to edge angle and spine. It seems to me that there is a triangle relationship between the edge, the spine, and the stone. I'm wondering if the correct way to hone is to lay the blade on the stone with light contact of both the spine and the edge. With very little pressure, carefully glide the blade along the lenght of the (8K) stone. Am I close or way off?

I'm looking to hone my own if I can.

Thanks,
Ron

That is the basic idea. You many want to do some research on "honing" or PM Lynn directly, he may not see your question.

You can PM me as well if your just interested in some basics.

Try howardschechter@hotmail.com - forget his web site - says he knows Lynn - cost is $62.00 plus $18.00 shipping plus a $3. paypal fee if that's what you use.:y

Lynn, I am new tell me what these terms are 4k/8k pyramid what are you talking about I really don't understand what you are saying when I get to your termenology thanks

Marine~ this is like asking the General to explain what a gun is. You can't bang around this forum for 10 minutes without colliding into a 4/8K Pyramid somewhere!

Its a honing process using a set number of strokes on 4K followed by a set number on 8K. Its usually written 1/5 for one stroke on 4K followed by 5 strokes on 8K. This is usually repeated several times with testing of some sort at each step. The steps change in ratio to create a pyramid. Like:

3/1
3/1
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/5
1/5
1/10

Dear Lyyn,
Recently I bought a Gold Dollar 200 from Jay. he make it shave ready. now please tell me what kind of honing stone(minimum cost) is suitable for me for honing.
Regards.

subhasis

Subhasis,

Why don't you simply read the FAQ first? Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki. There are references to a whole number of extensive articles on the subject matter.

And the short answer is, there is no short answer. Besides which, we do not give prices estimates, as you've been told several times before.

Regards,
Robin

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Originally Posted by hothotpot

Dear Lyyn,
Recently I bought a Gold Dollar 200 from Jay. he make it shave ready. now please tell me what kind of honing stone(minimum cost) is suitable for me for honing.
Regards.

subhasis

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If the razor is shave ready then the only honing stone you need is a good barbers hone, I have bought them for anywhere from a dollar to 40$. Lynn has a video around here somewhere concerning these things, its pretty good and I recommend it.