Thread: Just setting up

Seems you need no more lashing at the post, so I’ll just welcome you to the forum!

Hi and welcome aboard. You can find every answer you'll need here and if not ask and someone will help. Will save a lot of frustration as a beginner. Best tip I got was shave the lather. Keep it light and go slow. Good luck

Welcome aboard, Paul. One thing I might add, nothing wrong with the Welsh, but for someone who is new to honing razors, and is going to buy hones anyway, buy the Naniwa hones. At least an 8&12k, for doing touchups.

But I'd still recommend attending a meet-up with someone who is a seasoned honer. Or go to a get-together where there are several guys honing together.

Again.... Posting your location would be a big help to yourself. One of us might just live next door, or down the street from you.

You can always practice stroppin on a old leather belt, with a butter knife. It'll help build your muscle memory, an keep you from slicing up an expensive strop. And you will.! We all have.!!

Embrace the shakes, on your first shave. You'll never forget them, and gives you something to laugh about, down the road once you become proficient.

Like riding a bike...we all fall, but do you have the courage to get back on and peddle some more.

Hi, welcome

I will second the Naniwa stones. Best stones for someone new to honing. If your going to hone anyways, at least learn on synthetics.

Glad you made it over here Paul

You are going to find that there is a lot less static here than on the FB page..

Plus there are so many threads and sources of Proved Material on the forum that people will gladly link for you

Again Jamie aka Celtic Crusader on here would be a great person to reach out to on your side of the pond and there are others on here too


Ask many questions, and have fun

I’ve already bought the slate stones but in time I will replace them ��

My location is in my basic information,so people can see where I live

Well, your not down the street but we have great folks on your side of the pond too. Jamie is top notch in my book. Enjoy your time with us and jump right in.

Originally Posted by Paulfletcher

I’ve already bought the slate stones but in time I will replace them ��

There is a HUGE thread about them from years ago before all the BS grit numbers started these are the same stones you have disregard the grit number differences

https://sharprazorpalace.com/hones/8...huringian.html

There are a few more on here too Search "Welsh Slate"

There are many reviews from people that have actually used them, and some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of them..
The only real hole I see in your honing bag is for a 1k Bevel setter.

You might read more about them here

https://sharprazorpalace.com/hones/6...l-setting.html