Hello,
My first post, however I have spent hours reading and watching and gaining respect and enthusiam daily. I am knife sharpener, the only advantage that I have from that passion is a nice collection of water stones and strops so I believe I have the gear to kick things off at least. I even have a straight razor to hone.
I just have one statement/question. After watching Lynn's video last night, several times, I found that the circular method of honing is something I would like to start and finish with.
Is it ok for me to use the circular method solely to hone my razor or do I need to combine that method with another. I would like to focus on that one technique and get the point where I can successfully shave using that one method. I realize that I need to progress in stones and strop of course. I also need to study and practice more on the actual process of preparing to shave and shave with a straight razor that I have honed. I have a long journey ahead of me. I have also had some extremely useful advice from a friend in Belgium on the matter and without that I would not be here in the first place.
Aplogies for rambling, I just would like to know if the circular method of honing will take my razor to the point I need it to be, assuming it is done correctly on the right hones?
Respectfully
Peter