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

Alrighty then....I'm up and running.

The two warriors:

1) Wade and Butcher, 7/8, full hollow.
2) Dovo Best, 5/8, full hollow.

I chose to use my Dovo, because many people begin their shaving journey with one of these razors. In fact, I just honed one last night for a new forum gentleman.

Both razors were taped. Both razors had circles done straight down and back on the hone, and both heels were canted forward about 30 degrees for the X strokes.

Wade and Butcher:

4k) No slurry. 20 circles, medium pressure. Repeat. Followed with 10 X's, medium pressure. Then, 20 circles NO pressure. Repeat. Followed with 10 X's no pressure. Rinsed stone and razor. Finished the 4k with 10 X's, smooth, even strokes.

8k) 10 X's. No pressure, smooth and even strokes.


Dovo Best Quality:

4k) Medium slurry with DMT 325. 20 circles, NO pressure. Repeat. Followed with 10 X's, no pressure. Rinse stone and razor. Then 20 circles, no pressure. Repeat. Followed by 10 X's no pressure. Rinsed stone and razor. Finished with 10 X's, smooth, even strokes.

8k) 10 X's, no pressure. Rinsed stone and razor. New water on stone. Remove water with finger. Damp stone: 10 X's, ultra light, very slow stroke (3-4 seconds down, 3-4 seconds back).

Stropping: Both razors were stropped on an SRD Premium III, 50/100 - webbing/leather.

Shave test comes this afternoon.

Sorry guys,

Not to sound like a stick in the mud, but I think this thread should be kept as close to the hones as possible. Personal opinion is fantastic, and it makes for a lively discussion, however, I feel that's for another thread.

I feel that this one is for pushing the honing envelope.

Just my view. Am I out to lunch?

Originally Posted by Maxi

Sorry guys,

Not to sound like a stick in the mud, but I think this thread should be kept as close to the hones as possible. Personal opinion is fantastic, and it makes for a lively discussion, however, I feel that's for another thread.

I feel that this one is for pushing the honing envelope.

Just my view. Am I out to lunch?

You forgot the damn FUN part

Now everyone get back to having fun

Yes Sir! Back to having fun, sir!

Sorry, guys. I didn't mean not to be fun

I just wanted it to be clear that this isn't about taking an inferior product and making it useful. This stone has a long history, and it can be a fantastic edition to anyone's arsenal. Yes, on topic from here out

Originally Posted by richmondesi

This stone has a long history, and it can be a fantastic edition to anyone's arsenal.

Totally agree!

Hey Maxi - How is that Collingwood rye? I've been meaning to give it a try. I'm on an Alberta Premium kick these days..... long live Canadian whiskey!!

Barry

Originally Posted by Maxi

Alrighty then....I'm up and running.

The two warriors:

1) Wade and Butcher, 7/8, full hollow.
2) Dovo Best, 5/8, full hollow.

I chose to use my Dovo, because many people begin their shaving journey with one of these razors. In fact, I just honed one last night for a new forum gentleman.

Both razors were taped. Both razors had circles done straight down and back on the hone, and both heels were canted forward about 30 degrees for the X strokes.

Wade and Butcher:

4k) No slurry. 20 circles, medium pressure. Repeat. Followed with 10 X's, medium pressure. Then, 20 circles NO pressure. Repeat. Followed with 10 X's no pressure. Rinsed stone and razor. Finished the 4k with 10 X's, smooth, even strokes.

8k) 10 X's. No pressure, smooth and even strokes.


Dovo Best Quality:

4k) Medium slurry with DMT 325. 20 circles, NO pressure. Repeat. Followed with 10 X's, no pressure. Rinse stone and razor. Then 20 circles, no pressure. Repeat. Followed by 10 X's no pressure. Rinsed stone and razor. Finished with 10 X's, smooth, even strokes.

8k) 10 X's, no pressure. Rinsed stone and razor. New water on stone. Remove water with finger. Damp stone: 10 X's, ultra light, very slow stroke (3-4 seconds down, 3-4 seconds back).

Stropping: Both razors were stropped on an SRD Premium III, 50/100 - webbing/leather.

Shave test comes this afternoon.

Yea, I'll join in...

I have 3 razors and a Norton 4/8...

It's all I have and have been shaving for a while now.

It'll be fun to see how the upper-crust does with gran-dad's equipment.

Still time I hope...I am going to back out of the frame back that i mentioned earlier. In its place I am placing a Bengall. It has much less of a smile and hopefully will let the advice I get here show through more than the learning of my honing. I will use as a starting point Lynn"s video. Very good. Lets see if I can get it better from there!

Tim

I could have cut down the amount the circles and x strokes considerably had I used more pressure but I really but like doing that, getting rid of the scratches afterward is a bigger headache for me. After watching Lynn's video that is really the best way to go, very to the point.