Thread: Luck was on my side!

Hello, new guy here. I've only be shaving with a straight for a few months. I am fortunate to have Max across town to sharpen my razors and answer all my dumb questions. Well a month ago I bought a 40X100 Coticule. The other day I won an auction for a DD Goldenedge. Not having any free time this week to drive across town, I decided to try my hand at honing. I pretty much followed the pdf file available online for the UniCot method. The only thing I did different was tape the spine prior to setting the bevel. I wanted to keep it looking purdy. It took about 70 x-stroke to set it, followed by 60 more after thinning the slurry a bit. Added a 2nd layer of tape, and 60 more on a thinner slurry, for the secondary bevel. Rinsed the coti and razor. Finished with 80 strokes on just water. Shaved with it this afternoon, and had a great shave! I've read Dubleducks are notoriously easy to hone, so this probably played into my success, BUT it was pretty cool to shave with a razor I put the edge on.

Yes, it is cool. Congrats on your success.

Well done - it feels good don't it?

Sharp edges don't result from luck. Take credit for what you have done.

great job! and you are correct, it is fun to shave with a razor that you honed yourself, and a great shave at that.

Originally Posted by Havachat45

Well done - it feels good don't it?

Oh yes it does!

Honing your first razor, all on a 100x40 coticule? Great accomplishment!

Michael

I agree with the poster above, and with Ace. There is no luck in honing, only patience, careful attention, and skill. Nice work! And on a pretty small stone, too--that makes it even more impressive.

Best wishes

Congrats! Great job.

Originally Posted by RJD

...I've read Dubleducks are notoriously easy to hone, so this probably played into my success, BUT it was pretty cool to shave with a razor I put the edge on.

My experience has been that Dubl Ducks are definitely easy to hone, but you still have to take your time and have a consistent stroke.... so, kudos for achieving a good shaving edge, especially with a Coti! I've got two Cotis and I don't particularly like the edge that either of them produce. I haven't given up on them, but they work better for me as a stepping stone between the 8k and my translucent black Arkie.