Thread: Beginners, The 1k shave . . .

Here is a bevel set hint:

The TNT is really your friend, not only does it tell you about the sharpness of the bevel it also smooths the bevel up for you

Whenever you use it and get a positive pass, then do maybe 10 super light finishing strokes on the 1k and check for a positive Arm Hair Test if both tests gave a good solid positive test you can be pretty darn confident in a solid smooth bevel set

A couple of TNT passes can clean up a ton of junk on the edge without doing the same damage as a Jointing Stroke/Downstroke/Glass Stroke can cause, make friends with the TNT and get smoother edges at the end ...

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Here is a bevel set hint:

The TNT is really your friend, not only does it tell you about the sharpness of the bevel it also smooths the bevel up for you

Whenever you use it and get a positive pass, then do maybe 10 super light finishing strokes on the 1k and check for a positive Arm Hair Test if both tests gave a good solid positive test you can be pretty darn confident in a solid smooth bevel set

A couple of TNT passes can clean up a ton of junk on the edge without doing the same damage as a Jointing Stroke/Downstroke/Glass Stroke can cause, make friends with the TNT and get smoother edges at the end ...

Great tip, thanks Glen.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Here is a bevel set hint:

The TNT is really your friend, not only does it tell you about the sharpness of the bevel it also smooths the bevel up for you

Whenever you use it and get a positive pass, then do maybe 10 super light finishing strokes on the 1k and check for a positive Arm Hair Test if both tests gave a good solid positive test you can be pretty darn confident in a solid smooth bevel set

A couple of TNT passes can clean up a ton of junk on the edge without doing the same damage as a Jointing Stroke/Downstroke/Glass Stroke can cause, make friends with the TNT and get smoother edges at the end ...

Hey Glen!

As always you give great counsel!

One thing about the bevel without magnifications is what you have shown in you videos by using lighting to be able to ‘see’ the bevel. Just to make sure that it's even!

I used your advice even though I had a non-illuminated 20X Loupe!! It’s a very useful and convenient tool!

Thanks for that word of advice!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Here is a bevel set hint:

The TNT is really your friend, not only does it tell you about the sharpness of the bevel it also smooths the bevel up for you

Whenever you use it and get a positive pass, then do maybe 10 super light finishing strokes on the 1k and check for a positive Arm Hair Test if both tests gave a good solid positive test you can be pretty darn confident in a solid smooth bevel set

A couple of TNT passes can clean up a ton of junk on the edge without doing the same damage as a Jointing Stroke/Downstroke/Glass Stroke can cause, make friends with the TNT and get smoother edges at the end ...

what is TNT?

Originally Posted by 45auto

what is TNT?

Here you go:

Sharpness tests explained - Straight Razor Place Library

If you guys want to push your 1k stones as far as you can, try honing with a dab of lather (very little) as too much lifts the blade off the stone. Or even just a small drop of dish soap in the water will will provide adequate lubrication. By using lather it lubricates the abrasive slightly enough to allow for a slightly less deep scratch pattern.

It's also neat to compare the different 1k bevel setters, so make sure you mention what stone you're using. Keep up the good work guys!

Wow TNT, I had never used it before for fear of "nails on the chalkboard" feeling.
What a valuable tool! The bevel was rough as hell on the greaves, but I had the wosty smooth as glass.
I chose another wedge to eliminate the wedge being the issue (I know now it was a bevel issue)
Boker 5/8 near wedge
Set bevel on norton 1k
10 crox
40 linen
50 leather
It cut effortlessly, by far the smoothest 1k

Next was the Greaves
Reset bevel on 1k, using tnt
Escher heavy slurry, dilute, finish on clean stone
Strop
Very smooth but not as close as my 8k

Next was the wosty
Couple strokes on the 1k to make up for the tnt
After watching a couple vids on coticule I made an attempt, but it didnt get it anywhere near the 8k level, tnt and aht were great but it didnt shave very smooth.

So now I'm planning on going through all my razors to check/reset bevels where necessary, which means I'll have to finish them all aswell . Sounds like a lot of work!

Well its settled, if you cant shave off off your 1k dont bother taking it further.
I have to confess last night I had a silky smooth coticule/escher shave and I wont be shaving with my 1k again anytime soon, unless its to prove a point!
Thanks everyone for your participation. I encourage everyone following to give it a go at least one time, as far as im concerned if you got edge issues you could use some bevel work!
Special thank you to gssixgun and lynn for your honing vids, tips and tricks..

Originally Posted by danielghofrani

Im down for it! I have shaved arm hair with 1k but the face would be interesting

Daniel,
I am really curious about your results, please post when you can.
Eric

OK Sir! I will as soon as I do the experiment! (which will be very soon)

Edit : to make sure that the scratches were genuine, I removed all tapes from my beaten up Kabeso and grounded some steel, then attached 2 layers of tape to totally reset the bevel, this way I was sure that whatever I get is the real 1k edge.

after the bevel was set I did some light x strokes, and then some super light circles to take off scratches as much as I can and super light strops to remove any bur.

I stropped on Steerhide strop and now my blade is shave ready (ready for me to shave with it that is! hehe).

I am meeting with someone tomorrow so it is probably wise to keep the test shave to the weekend just in case! or maybe I don't have enough patience and I will shave with it tomorrow morning!

either way I will let you gentlemen know!