Thread: what do you do to get a new razor "shave ready?"

On used razors, if there is a lot of hone wear (spine is worn) you might need more layers of tape. If I can't set a bevel or it starts getting wide I add more tape to compensate for what metal has been removed. Also check every used razor for a frown, they will be nearly impossible to hone correctly until the frown has been removed.

As others have said new razors can be hit or miss depending on where you got them, most factory edges are harsh unless you get them from a source that checks and hones each one