Thread: Full set of stones

They are a great set of stones that will last a lifetime,,,, enjoy them.

Originally Posted by guitstik

I was not trying to dissuade you from honing your own razors or anyone else's for that matter but you could achieve a very good shave ready edge with just two stones. IMHO that you went just a little bit overboard but that's just me.

I got two razors that were never honed, how can i do that with two stones ?

My mom actually did have a Norton 4/8 that she had stopped using. Some guys just get really lucky mom wise.

Nice collection of stones and razors, you cannot go wrong buying quality stones and razors.

Most members are more than willing to help you learn their best use… with a few exceptions… apparently.

This forum is loaded with information and you are right, it is what the forum is for. Feel free to ask for any specific help.

It is my experience, it is much easier learning to hone with actual hones, as opposed to Air Honing.

Originally Posted by aa1192

My mom actually did have a Norton 4/8 that she had stopped using. Some guys just get really lucky mom wise.

With a beard like that on your mom, no wonder you got into straight shaving.

Oh and NunoSa, is that a Genco Wedge? The one in red. That is one of my more favorite razors.

And yes it might seem a little overboard to buy all those stones right away and yes you could get away with just a 4/8 combo and some kinda 1k but its like buying toilet paper. Sure you don't need 48 rolls all at the same time, but why not get it all at once, your going to use it up eventually. And yes I buy toilet paper in bulk as I like me some spicy mexican food.

Yeah, you have a lot of tools there, but I would say focus on the 1k,5k, and 8k. These will be your bread and butter stones in honing. You can eventually add in the 12k after you feel competent up to 8k. I would avoid the anything lower than 1k until you feel you have a firm grip on honing; even a 1k can take off a good bit of metal quickly. I have never regretted a hone purchase and I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Enjoy the rocks!

Originally Posted by cosperryan

With a beard like that on your mom, no wonder you got into straight shaving.

Oh and NunoSa, is that a Genco Wedge? The one in red. That is one of my more favorite razors.

And yes it might seem a little overboard to buy all those stones right away and yes you could get away with just a 4/8 combo and some kinda 1k but its like buying toilet paper. Sure you don't need 48 rolls all at the same time, but why not get it all at once, your going to use it up eventually. And yes I buy toilet paper in bulk as I like me some spicy mexican food.

No it is not, it´s a Red Imp 11/16 133 by Ludo. It´s a great little shaver i like it a lot. It was the first razor i got after the one my father gave me.

Originally Posted by guitstik

I was not trying to dissuade you from honing your own razors or anyone else's for that matter but you could achieve a very good shave ready edge with just two stones. IMHO that you went just a little bit overboard but that's just me.

Really don't know if you can go overboard when it comes to stones. I have shaved with razors that was honed by two different hone masters. Usually I wouldn't name names but I will this time. Lynn Abrams and Max Sprecher. Now I'm trying to duplicate there edges. I now have a Norton 4/8 and the naniwa 1K 3/8K and the 12K. not to mention the barber hones. So far no luck but I keep trying. They set a pretty high bar.

You have some nice stones there. Only thing other than practice is learn to hone using one layer of electrical tape on the spines. No since sacrificing the razors to your education as you can never put steel back on. Once you master bevel set, the rest is gravy.

I've actually tried air honing and the air edges I get are wonderful. They pass the air HHT and give the smoothest, most nick-free air shaves possible. I'm still left with some stubble though. This method does save on post-shave balms.