Thread: Razor 911

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.