Thread: Setting new bevel.

You should totally get a 'shave ready' razor, or have one of your razors honed, from a respected user at some point in order to compare your edges to something. Two razors are a good thing and hardly excessive.

No one reputable would bring down the spine. Often with older razors that have a lot of spine wear, extra tape is used to build the spine up. One layer of tape, particularly for new honers will protect the geometry. The are a few resources to look at first is the bevel angle
http://www.coticule.be/wedges.html?f...alculation.xls
Then there is the question of is the bevel set. A lot of people use a loupe to aid in the decision as to when to move up and when the bevel is set.
https://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/...ggestions.html
I don’t start honing at 500, I go with 1000. I am not familiar with your brand of hones.

I would definitely get a 'shave ready' razor from a reputable source. My first two razors were from Lynn and it taught me what a smooth, keen edge feels like. Contact a mentor about what they recommend or something. Maybe check out the B/S/T section, usually good starter razors for around 40-50 dollars. I'd also like to mention that when first starting out, new people have a tenancy to do more harm than good on the strop. There really is more than just moving it up and down without nicking the strop.

-Laramie-

If you'd like, I'll hone it for free. All it'll cost ya, is shipping to my place. I'll take care of it going back.

Your call