Thread: Razor 911

Originally Posted by onimaru55

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If I needed one reason to explain why I am on this site, this summarily explains it.

Question, should it be able to pass the arm hair test coming off the 1k or should I continue on to the 5k

Originally Posted by P8TRIOT

Question, should it be able to pass the arm hair test coming off the 1k or should I continue on to the 5k

It should easily be shaving arm hair at 1k before moving up. To be honest that is a very nice looking razor, you may be better to send it out to someone like Glenn (gssixgun) or Lynn to correct any issues before they get worse. Would be worth every penny IMHO. Learn to strop and shave first and foremost. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by P8TRIOT

Question, should it be able to pass the arm hair test coming off the 1k or should I continue on to the 5k

When I sit down and begin a complete honing job on any one of my razors. I pretend that the 1k is going to be the only stone I have. This mind game I play with myself forces me to do the best possible job on that stone until it can give no more in terms of sharpness. The when I am happy I just go through my progressions and I am usually satisfied with the result. This helps me not cheat and leave the 1k stone too soon as that usually results in a ridiculous amount of time trying to complete the edge on a higher grit.

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

Maybe the Naniwa 1k is screaming in pain. I would like to emphasize that you try not to use heavy pressure restoring that razor. Please keep it on the lighter side its better to do more strokes and evaluate your progress than realizing you suddenly burned through too much steel. Take it slow and easy and good luck.

Well guys I DID IT! It now passes he arm-hair test AND shave test which was reasonably comfortable; I was trepidatious on going back to strop it—just too excited!

Here is the result a near mirror edge finish; bear in mind the I had already done the damage on the initial two attempts but the edge is now much much better and —in my view—more professional.



Special thanks to drMatt357, Razorfaust & last but not least gssixgun for arming me with all that I now know regarding proper honing technique—Glen, I learned the correct pressure and torque you were talking about, that was literally the key to my success!

I LOVE THIS COMMUNITY!

I'm glad it shaves well in the end that's what matters. You certainly will know how to treat her better the next time. Good save.