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

Originally Posted by EggSuckingLeech

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...

Good work!

Should be a huge confidence booster

Michael

yeah it was but I'm also realistic - I didn't do a whole lot

I'm now debating on doing something with my new Hart. I can't explain why but man, this thing I find so much harder to shave with! I have a MUCH better time with the Dovo. I get alot of razor burn and more nicks with the Hart than my Dovo. I have been under the assumption that I somehow need to lighten up on the pressure even moreso with the Hart since it was just honed by the guys at Hart (after a re-honing I might add). But try as I do, the razor shaves but leave my face pretty red. More background here.

Still thinking on it but I was thinking I might try some of my paste first. I have so little experience with all of this that it's impossible for me to diagnose the problem and say that honing is the answer

Dear Sir-Have you thought of adding a few drops of Glycerin to your shaving soap or applying some shaving oil? Every little bit helps, IMHO-Gearhead222

Originally Posted by tinkersd

aye, there's the rub!!! I have often wondered just how so many honmiesters can shave test all those razors [snip]
tinkersd

I don't know if all of them do it, but GSSixGun shaves his legs to test them.

Originally Posted by Snake

I don't know if all of them do it, but GSSixGun shaves his legs to test them.

LOL This is what I do (and my arms), one of my customers looked at me like I had lost my mind when I told them!!!

Originally Posted by Snake

I don't know if all of them do it, but GSSixGun shaves his legs to test them.

I ran out of Arm Hair so next best thing is the legs...right?

You really can't harm the razors, really, unless you dropped one on the concrete or something like that. You can only learn and gain confidence by going for it. You will learn, with some trial and error. You will eventually see there is no mystery. Men have been successfully honing razors for years, and the more you hone or touch-up your razor, the better you will get at maintaining that edge. Be patient and persistent. Good luck.

BTW, I am no pro at honing and touching-up, but I have learned to put a smooth, keen edge on any razor I have put my hands on, including repairing a couple with some serious chips, with only a Norton 4/8, and a Naniwa 12k, and if I can do it, I believe most anybody else can too.