Brand new Shaver

[SGTPorath]

I am brand new to straight razor shaving and I bought the whole get up. Now I spent 4 hours trying to make my razor shave ready and I think I ruined the razor and the stone. Is there anything I can do to correct the razor and the gauges in the stone or should I just buy new ones?

[bombay]

haha oh dear, i think this is the sorriest looking intro i have read. are you able to post pictures and tell us what you have for a better idea

welcome,
Pete

[Laurens]

If you add your location to your profile, perhaps someone lives close by and can mend it for you.

I expect the hone can be lapped with sandpaper and a flat tile, you can find this in the Wiki or search for "hone lapping" in the forum. As for the razor, why do you think you ruined it?

[SGTPorath]

Sory bout the sory intro haha. Well the razor probably isn't ruined you can just tell I am not an expert. The edge isn't straight or perfect but with someone that knows what they are doin will probably fix it. As far as location, I am deployed to Bahrain right now so location isn't going to help. Any suggestions on someone I can mail my setup too and get started on the right track?

[syslight]

Gouges in the stone what sort of stone were you using?

Please tell us a little about the razor and any other equipment you have. Sadly, I doubt we have any members near you but yes mailing is an option.

that is why we need details some "razors" and "hones" quite literally are not worth the postage so knowing the brands and type will help folks figure out how best to help you.

and yes pictures would be great.

Welcome to SRP!

jim

[eddy79]

Hi. Hones can be lapped and the classifieds have plenty of people who could hone the razor. Good luck.

[SGTPorath]

Well the razor is a kriegar and the stone is a 4000/8000 norton water stone and the gauge is only about a 64 of an inch deep

[anthogia]

Don't want to be the bad guy here but Kriegars are more like razor type instruments. In other words it's a razor shaped knife. You'll never be able to get that shave ready nor in shaveable condition. Sorry to be the one to break the news.....

[SGTPorath]

Dangit. It was the only straight razor I could find with a modern look to it. I shoulda did more research

[Laurens]

Toss the Kriegar, it is made of unsuitable steel. I fear you are not the first nor the last who is basically cheated from your money by a dishonest producer. You may want to check the Good Straight Razor Brands - Straight Razor Place Wiki and make sure your next purchase is a quality brand razor.

I highly recommend you buy a hand-honed, shave-ready razor from either a member here (check the classifieds) or a reputable vendor such as StraightRazorDesigns. There are quite a few options, so do not hesitate to ask here before you buy something.


The 4000/8000 Norton hone is an excellent choice, you should be able to get it working again by lapping it.