Thread: what do i do after 8000 stone

I'm pretty new to honing. My experience this:
Got a Norton 4/8 + a Shapton 16
The blade I honed this afternoon took a LOT of time on the 8k, also before that a bit on the 4. But it was a Swedish blade; apparently quite hard. After a lot of laps on the 8 (100? Maybe a tad more) it was shaving my arm hairs. Now my hair (apparently, so the hair dressers and barbers tell me) is very soft, so it takes a lot to cut it. I then took it to the Shapton for maybe 50 more. After that it seemed good. Lots of variables. I'll tell you tomorrow how it went.

Ok so i thought i'd report back after attempting a couple of sharpenings and strops. My setup is simple a norton 4000 / 8000 and a linen / leather strop. My first razor is a stainless steel dovo. Actually i only realised i bought the stainless steel one after the purchase i should have paid more attention because i've heard that carbon steel is the razor to start on. I managed to complete my shave after sharpening but i still feel like it could have been sharper than it was... I'm also now wondering if i should purchase a carbon steel razor because i've heard they're easier to sharpen, any thoughts on this? I guess i'll get better i just want a really really sharp shave. If there's anyone in melbourne australia that sharpens their straights can you let me know.

Thanks!!

I find the SS Dovos can be a sweet shave when set right but that's not easily done by new honers. There's a bunch of guys in Melbourne should chime in & give you a heads up.

I'm from Melbourne-Ferntree Gully.
pm me if you'd like to organise a catch up. (click on my forum name on the left)

Also look at the Down Under forum (its down the bottom of the Forums page).

I've put up a proposal for a Melbourne meet: http://straightrazorpalace.com/down-...tml#post892622

All the best,
Michael

Hey Michael,

Nice to meet you I live pretty close i just sent you a private message would be great to catch up!

phil