Thread: Bought a Norton 4k/8K but I'm too scared to use it...

Originally Posted by EggSuckingLeech

Well with all your support I gave it a go. I followed your advice and simply stuck with the 8K side for 10 laps. Then I went with 10 on green chromium oxide (balsa) and 10 on iron oxide. Stropped it up and the HHT passed toward the toe but failed near the heel.

So I gave it another go with the same thing but I was careful with what I was doing with the heel. After this round, the HHT passed along the whole blade. I'm still unsure what I did differently but I guess it worked and I kept all my toes and fingers.

Thanks all!

Excellent! Now for the BIG question... how does it shave?

Congrats on starting down the honing road. Stick with it and it will be a very rewarding, relaxing, and possibly slightly addictive addition to your ritual(s).

Originally Posted by Cangooner

Excellent! Now for the BIG question... how does it shave?

I actually haven't tried it yet because I'm still trying to figure out another razor. My whiskers do not grow fast enough to do everything I want

aye, there's the rub!!! I have often wondered just how so many honmiesters can shave test all those razors when it takes me about 2+ day's to grow back my beard after a decent Str8 razor shave, as such any honing I have done in the meantime has to wait just that long before I see the results of my meager efforts!!!
IMHO only, of course. Just kidding, I know it's a technique that makes the hone work.

tinkersd

Just test it!

I've been checking this thread and I want to see the results.

Michael

Originally Posted by mjsorkin

Just test it!

I've been checking this thread and I want to see the results.

Michael

lol ok! I didn't know that I had fellow members hanging in the balance so forgive my irresponsibility!! Gonna be another day tho - just shaved last night and my relationship with this Hart blade is still a bit raw. We are still figuring each other out...

I just got some Norton's as well 220/1K and 4k/8k. Used the 1k/4k/8k on a boker king kutter. Had my first two shaves with it yesterday and today. No nicks/cuts, I did just cheeks with it yesterday and most of my face with two passes today. I finished up with my Merkur for some buffing in the spots that still needed work. I'm sure it could be a lot sharper. I have a Dovo that is shave ready coming to compare it to.

I figure if I mess up these $15 eBay treasures it will be a cheap lesson.

Originally Posted by luteplayers

I just got some Norton's as well 220/1K and 4k/8k. Used the 1k/4k/8k on a boker king kutter. Had my first two shaves with it yesterday and today. No nicks/cuts, I did just cheeks with it yesterday and most of my face with two passes today. I finished up with my Merkur for some buffing in the spots that still needed work. I'm sure it could be a lot sharper. I have a Dovo that is shave ready coming to compare it to.

I figure if I mess up these $15 eBay treasures it will be a cheap lesson.

Sounds like you're on the right track. The shave-ready Dovo should give you a good idea of how things stand.

BTW, be gentle with those King Cutters! You got a good deal on what can be fantastic shavers.

Originally Posted by mjsorkin

Just test it!

I've been checking this thread and I want to see the results.

Michael

I am happy to report that it shaves beautifully. I was able to remove that flat spot which was continually scraping the strop and I'm really thrilled. Thanks again folks...

Originally Posted by tinkersd

aye, there's the rub!!! I have often wondered just how so many honmiesters can shave test all those razors when it takes me about 2+ day's to grow back my beard after a decent Str8 razor shave, as such any honing I have done in the meantime has to wait just that long before I see the results of my meager efforts!!!
IMHO only, of course. Just kidding, I know it's a technique that makes the hone work.

When you have multiple razors to test you divide them up thru the shave. I f the first touch doesn't make you go wow ! you put it aside for the next round or you may be able to tweak it during the test, after all you thought it was good enough to shave test, right ?

Great to hear!