Thread: New Rolls Hone & Strop & Rolls Razor

Originally Posted by Wullie

Bought one a while back. Had very little use. Blade appears to be a replacement as it doesn't have date on it.

Shaved with it a couple of times and I agree with Zak about his assessment of a razor on a stick. It shaved smooth, but it's just not right for me.

I did check the blade when it's on the hone side and there is a air gap at what would be classed as the spine of regular razor. I'm wondering if that could contribute to difficulty when honing in the manner of a straight.

I separated the blade and sharpened it on my regular stones Norton's etc. I will have to go look at mine but an air gap in the package would make a double bevel....

Originally Posted by 32t

I separated the blade and sharpened it on my regular stones Norton's etc. I will have to go look at mine but an air gap in the package would make a double bevel....

I strop on the machine and hone as needed. Often as not I'll remove the guard from the blade and put one lick of tape on the spine and hone circles on the necessary stone; magnificent smooth shaves and excellent in tight spots. No tape no good edge for me.

As above, if you want to snap a hone in a heartbeat, store the handle improperly and snap down the lid.