Thread: honing?

1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a glass or a smooth granite plate is good enough to lap your Norton and you can also use it to quickly establish a bevel on a really dull blade.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a glass or a smooth granite plate is good enough to lap your Norton and you can also use it to quickly establish a bevel on a really dull blade.

Thanks.
I think I am going to buy this one:
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...944/196094.htm

The width is 3 inches. Is that OK?
And is classicshaving a good place to buy?

That's the one I also use. It gets new blades honed quickly and easily. I may get a 2" one as well for touchups. Classicshaving has a stellar reputation but be wary of their shipping costs.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

That's the one I also use. It gets new blades honed quickly and easily. I may get a 2" one as well for touchups. Classicshaving has a stellar reputation but be wary of their shipping costs.

I just found out :-)
I found a couple of links in another thread in this forum that sell them in the UK. I'll check what they charge for shipping. Might save money even if they are a bit more expensive.

By now I am starting to think that lynn's DVD is vital for newbies.
Where can I get it?
I searched for DVD with the search function but that didn't turn up anything.
Should I perhaps buy a second cheaper razor as well to practise with?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=7412

Originally Posted by 520dvx

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=7412

Wow.
Any quicker and I would have had the answer before I sent the question.
This forum really lives.

Bruno,

You may also want a bench mark before you start honing yourself. Why don't you send the razor to Lynn in the first instance for honing so you will know how sharp a conventional straight can and should be.
Then buy a cheapo blade to practice on as it will be a fair while before your good razor has to get near a hone again.

Gary