I apparently suck at honing. I have two straights I need honed and maybe some pointers on how to keep them sharp.
One is a whipped dog and one is a new Dovo Forestal.
Thanks
One is a whipped dog and one is a new Dovo Forestal.
Thanks
Honing Help
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what stones are u using?
Withouth knowing what is making you 'suck' at honing, it's hard to offer help. If you're just looking for someone to hone your razors there are plenty of guys on here that are more than willing to help. Some will charge, most will not.
If you want help using the stuff you have, provide a detailed list of all the items you are currently using in your setup as well as a detailed description of how you are using them, the confirmation tests you are using to ensure your blade is progressing as well as picture of suspect razors that you might be having trouble with.
With that information, you'll get top-notch advice from everyone here and we'll get you shaving again in no time.
If you want help using the stuff you have, provide a detailed list of all the items you are currently using in your setup as well as a detailed description of how you are using them, the confirmation tests you are using to ensure your blade is progressing as well as picture of suspect razors that you might be having trouble with.
With that information, you'll get top-notch advice from everyone here and we'll get you shaving again in no time.
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I guess I am looking for someone to hone them to bring them back to life and some pointers to help me maintain them.
I have a Norton 4K/8K and a Naniwa 12K and a "Rich Man Strop" from whipped dog. I do get a mirror edge on the bevel (which usually indicates sharp; at least with woodworking tools) but not sharp enough. I do not tape the spine but try and use a light touch (weight of the blade)
I have a Norton 4K/8K and a Naniwa 12K and a "Rich Man Strop" from whipped dog. I do get a mirror edge on the bevel (which usually indicates sharp; at least with woodworking tools) but not sharp enough. I do not tape the spine but try and use a light touch (weight of the blade)
I'm going to vote and say maybe add a bevel setter. Cheapest is film or get a King. If you have the money get a chosera! Even though you see a mirror edge I have a feeling you haven't set the bevel correctly yet. Is razor cutting arm hair easily?
Shiny doesn't equal sharp.
There are lots of guys in the US and probably Hawaii that could hone your razors but since you have the equipment already, I think it'd be more satisfying for you to do this yourself.
Do some searching on here for bevel setting. There are plenty of great threads that are already out there that beat the issue of the bevel to death. We don't need to write it all again when it's out there at an arms length.
If these two razors are special to you or you don't want to run the risk of 'ruining them', perhaps get a gold dollar or ebay special to help you learn how to hone. Send out at least one of your razors that mean something to you and use it as an edge to work towards.
Do some searching on here for bevel setting. There are plenty of great threads that are already out there that beat the issue of the bevel to death. We don't need to write it all again when it's out there at an arms length.
If these two razors are special to you or you don't want to run the risk of 'ruining them', perhaps get a gold dollar or ebay special to help you learn how to hone. Send out at least one of your razors that mean something to you and use it as an edge to work towards.
^What Brookise said. You have a decent setup with those hones, use em! Even if it takes you a half a dozen tries to get it right, it's a worthy skill to learn.
