Thread: The Famous/Infamous Norton 4/8 "JaNorton 2012"

I have some thoughts might need clarification for me:

First, What kind of razor is best for a newbie to honing to get good results honing? Along with that, what size is best, like should I pick a 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 or 15/16? I have all of the above in sizes, but for each configuration, i.e. I have some with smiles, some round point, some spike points etc, I have different sizes of each.

Thanks for the help!!!

M

IMO the easiest would have in order:
Full hollow
Straightest edge possible (no smile or frown)
Wide as blade as possible (7/8 will be easier than 4/8)

So - a full hollow will be easier than anything else.
Among your full hollows, straighter edges will be easier than those with curves.
Among your straight full hollows, wider blades will be easier than narrow blades.

That's JMO...

On the issue of Soaking and Lapping... Yes

However since I was doing the initial lapping, and I was either going to lap under water, or under running water, it really didn't make a difference...
But yes, the stones need to be wet while lapping...