When I hone or touch up a razor, I find that the slurry tends to mar the finish. This is a bit frustrating when you have a razor with a nice finish or etch. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Preserving the finish or etch when honing
- Thread starter Eastcoast30
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I haven’t used a slurry yet, but you might try this.
Coat the area you want to protect with a layer or two of clear nail polish. When finished honing remove polish with acetone.
Coat the area you want to protect with a layer or two of clear nail polish. When finished honing remove polish with acetone.
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- #3
I like that idea! Thank you.
Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
I don't worry about it. But if I did, I would apply a layer of tape to the hollowground area.
Steve56
Ask me about shaving naked!
I have not experienced this from slurry. Do you have an image?
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- #6
I don't have an image and hopefully I will avoid one in the future. If it rears it head again, I will post an image.
I sprits off the blade with water then carefully wipe with a clean piece of tp. I'm usually honing with synthetics so I keep slurry to a near minimum.
Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
Some guys will lay a finger on the blade while honing, and slurry on the finger will make a scratchy smudge looking mark.
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- #10
Good thought. I will watch out for that. The marring usually is in the center and shaped like a fingerprint.
