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So now that I've honed from the bevel on up with Lynn's circle honing method. If I want to see how sharp I can make the razor without over honing does anyone have any recommendations? Or would I...

Ok my first complete honing from the bevel up with my new Naniwa's . I followed Lynn's circle honing video. It actually went pretty good. Is it as sharp as the Ralph Aust from SRD no. Is it sharp...

Ok I've got my hones all lapped. My arms are pumped after that :). I've been watching Lynn's and Glenn's videos for a week. I'm goings to try Lynn's circular honing method starting with the 1k. Wish...

Sorry for the confusion. I did 1 lap on the 5k then 3 laps on the 8k then 1 lap on the 5k and 5 laps on the 8k.

I do have an eye loop and your right I do need to start using it.

Thanks
Guy

I have been talking to the vendor and he has given suggestions and said he would re sharpen as many times as I want, but also thinks it's more likely the way I shave because I'm a newbie. The thing...

Bill3152,
I was thinking the same thing. I've watched Lynn's honing video using the Naniwa's about million times I guess now is as good a time as any.

Is tree topping a good indicator that thing...

Ok I received all my Naniwa stones so I have the 1,5,8, and 12k. I'm still working on my Dovo Bismarck 5/8. I did a small pyramid on the 5,8 k 1-3 then a 1-5 then followed with 10 on the 12k, 20...

Thanks for the replies so far. So if a razor was not sharp enough to begin with to shave ATG would I be able to get it there with a Naniwa 12k and/or CrOx? Or would I need to do something like...

Kyle,
No criticizing taken as I have no where to go but up at this point :) I'm slowly getting better in all aspects shaving, stropping, but not much effort into honing so far. I plan to use this...

Laurens,
The Dovo razor in question was received back from honing at approx the same time as the Ralf Aust from SRD. So I expect them both to be sharp. I'm trying to get some recommendations as to...

Hi,
To qualify my question I am a newbie which I'm sure you will soon determine for yourself.

I just had a Dovo Bismarck and a couple others sharpened by a vendor and when I shave with it WTG...