Thread: Less is more

This is a terrific thread.

I echo JoeBeef's appreciation to gssixgun, Lynn, ToxikWaste and all the others who have posted video instruction. I've honed a total of maybe 12 razors so far, and thanks to these videos, I've had exceptional results and enjoyed the whole process immensely. Here's what I've discovered I like so far:

Norrton combo stones, 1k, 4k and 8k; homemade balsa strop pasted with CROx; diamond pasted paddle strop, given to me by my friend and fellow SRP member Mitch. Also bought a set of jeweler's loupes for examining edges and a condiment squeeze bottle to apply water to the stones. Total outlay: around $150.

Cheers!

Great thread, good statement that needed to be said.

I keep seeing the common misconception when seeing people learning to hone, they think buying more expensive or exotic stones will fix their ability to create a better shaving edge. The best tools in the world will not improve the skill of the user. It's a frame of mind I have commonly seen with everything, not just with razor honing.