Editing Honing - Alternative approaches
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=== Conservative Honing Ratio === | === Conservative Honing Ratio === | ||
− | This is a suggestion for a straight razor that is almost keen. It shaves but it pulls at the whiskers. | + | This is a suggestion for a straight razor that is almost keen. It shaves but it pulls at the whiskers. I use the thumb test to see when the edge has attained a noticeable change in feel. Then strop for 35 laps on plain leather and test shave. Repeat as necessary. Please note that the pyramid method applies to the use of a Norton waterstone. It may apply to Japanese waterstones or it may not. You'll have to experiment with what you have. It does not apply to a [[Belgian_Hones|Belgian stone]], Arkansas stones, classic barber hones, [[:Category:Pasted_Strops|pasted strops]] or sandpaper. Use the [[Sharpness_tests_explained#TPT_-_Thumb_Pad_Test | thumb pad test]] at any point during this sequence and stop if you feel the edge is now keen. |
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− | Be sure and use some sort of test before starting so you can evaluate the rate of change that is occurring. | + | Be sure and use some sort of test before starting so you can evaluate the rate of change that is occurring. I use the [[Sharpness_tests_explained#TPT_-_Thumb_Pad_Test | thumb pad test]] and hair popping on the forearm. I let the edge glide over the hair without touching the skin and if it is sharp enough it will 'pop' the forearm hair. Repeat the honing sequence as necessary and move to the conservative sequence when you think you are getting close. The goal is to avoid over-honing which can make the edge act like a piece of aluminum foil because it is too thin and weak. |
== See also == | == See also == |