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    Default First successful Honing! :)

    Well, picked this C-MON Wedgeway up off the bay for practically the cost of a premium coffee.

    I started with a norton 1k then up through a 4 and 8k then went very light on a damp 8k for a final pass.

    Finished up on a Thiers paddle strop (no paste cuz I don't have any).

    1k medium pressure
    25-30 circles
    25-30 up/down
    25-30 circles
    25-30 x stroke

    1k light pressure
    25-30 circles heel first
    25-30 up/down
    25-30 circles
    25-30 x stroke
    45 or so up/down light pressure with no water (just damp)

    Same process for the 4/8k switched it up a little but didn't take notes.

    50 x strokes on a dry felt paddle strop
    75 x strokes on the premium leather paddle strop.

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    Sounds like a plan to me

    and Congrats on the first success, there is a certain feeling of accomplishment that goes with it

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    Agreed.

    Honing is cool. Period.

    Congrats on your shave ready edge. It IS a great feeling, that's for sure!

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    Thanks guys. It does feel good. Helps I started with a wedge.

    Not sure if it's not quite sharp enough or not. I just shaved with it and there was a little resistance (not much). I should mention I've been used to a 6/8 Dovo Flowing and this is smaller at 5/8 and a wedge and a square point.

    Either way no cuts or burn so I guess it was successful. Lol

    I'll hit with my swaty when it arrives next week.
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    Would you recommend 2 strips of electrical tape or 1? I used 2 but now I'm thinking it being a wedge, maybe only 1 would have given it a better edge?

    Idk, probably over thinking it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeroCool View Post
    Would you recommend 2 strips of electrical tape or 1? I used 2 but now I'm thinking it being a wedge, maybe only 1 would have given it a better edge?

    Idk, probably over thinking it.
    Congrats, it's always nice when things work out.

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    Way to go, ZC! The proof is in the pudding as they say, so your "shave test" shows you did a great job of honing.

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    Nice.It seams to me that that's a good job. Congrats.

    thank
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    Good job! Congrats! Enjoy your shave!

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    try taking off the electrical tape on the 8k and do some passes

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