Got my Hart today

[ccase39]

It was nowhere near shave ready. I didnt expect it to be as I ordered from Hart directly. I noticed when honing from my 12k where i started that the blade did not sit perfectly flat on the stone. The edge and heal were raised about 1/16th inch and the blade contact to the stone was in the middle of the blade. I was able to get a good edge on it going through my Naniwas using rolling x strokes but it could be sharper. I will probably send it off anyway but anyone have any advice on this?

[JimmyHAD]

Is it a slightly smiling blade ? If the razor's contact with the hone is the same on either side it isn't a warp. Post a photo if you have a chance.

[ace]

My Hart came shave ready and had a bit of a smile (which I prefer). Honing a smiling blade takes a bit of experience.

[ccase39]

Its def not warped. There is a slight smile to it. I got it very sharp and got a BBS on my sides, chin, neck, and everywhere else except under the jawline which was close enough. I still want it sharper though. Im gonna watch Glens video on honing a smiling blade.

[pinklather]

Of the two Harts I honed, one was easily honed by being very respectful in the use of tape. Its so close to a wedge that any off-center tape will have you working a new bevel w/ each change of tape.

The other was a nice smiling blade that was honed as if it were straight. A bit of grinding on heel & toe to restore the smile and it shaved as a Hart should - wonderfully.

Should you decide to have 'er done, I'll gladly do for just the shipping. There's a few gents on the forums that could speak for the edges.

[ccase39]

Of the two Harts I honed, one was easily honed by being very respectful in the use of tape. Its so close to a wedge that any off-center tape will have you working a new bevel w/ each change of tape.

The other was a nice smiling blade that was honed as if it were straight. A bit of grinding on heel & toe to restore the smile and it shaved as a Hart should - wonderfully.

Should you decide to have 'er done, I'll gladly do for just the shipping. There's a few gents on the forums that could speak for the edges.

I watched glens video on honing a smiling wedge and am gonna give it another shot when my cosera comes in. Ill use tape this time too. It shaves very good off my initial hone but i feel like i can get that little extra out of it

[pinklather]

Case, trust your instinct on it having more to give. That instinct is usually right. Remember the parts of Glen's vid on using tape well. It really pays off. Even if you have alot of strokes on your finisher. Refresh your tape for the last finishing strokes. If it still vexes you - happy to help. They're excellent shavers.

[ccase39]

Thanks guys! I took your advice, watched Glens videos and used tape which I normally don't do. Now it is SHARP. It may be the sharpest razor I own. Im gonna shave right now to see how well it holds its edge.

[insanity]

Let us know how it went.

[ccase39]

Let us know how it went.

Went great. Didnt even lose its edge one bit (on some razors i have to give it a few strops mid shave) great balance, sharp and wound up BBS.my shave station was awesome but i will look for one of those shaving mirrors on a swivel. I found myself leaning toward the mirror some. Shopped everywhere today and couldnt find one.