Thread: Average Number of Shaves Between Honings

I often hear the 2 months between honing comment but I seldom hear if they "touch up" an edge with a barbers hone or the like. I would believe the 2 month if that also included "touch ups". I have CBN on a felt strip that I keep in the bathroom that I do about 10 laps on after about 3, four pass shaves or when I feel a drop in performance. For me, it is necessary and does an outstanding job of keeping my razors smooth and very keen. After a couple of months I go to the hones with my main razor and lightly hit the bevel and work up. I find it a lot easier to not let the bevel go to absolute hell between honing sessions and it doesn't take long to whip a razor into shape.

Take care,
Richard