I have a 🦆 🦆 special No.1 , it’s prob my smoothest razor I own. I’m just over a year honing and straight shaving so I’m still learning and getting better: I’m at the point to wear I never mess up and can take any dull edge and give it a killer edge. But I’m not good at all of those Horning gymnastics yet like smiling edges, and rolling x strokes, that’s something I didn’t try yet
Yep, that's a great razor through and through. The honing will all come with time. Heck even I struggle with edges sometimes. Learning Jnats has humbled me because all the different variables that can come into play make it much more difficult. Time and patience!
It might not be for every bevel set, but it definitely speeds things up if I need to move things along. I find it works best when I'm starting out then I use that pressure with one finger or a couple toward the toe, middle, or heel where ever it is need to finish up that section of the blade.
Please, could you tell me if you soak Naniwa Superstones? I've noticed that they need to be sprayed quite often as the water does not remain in the surface, especially when compared to other stones like the Chosera or the Shaptons. Do you recommend purchasing the mat you are using in the video? Keep up your good work!
Hi Félix, I do not soak the super stones, they are basically splash and go, but they do seem to soak up a little bit of water. I like to keep the surface really wet, just my personal preference. I know of some people who let them run a bit dryer. The Chosera/professional stones are rock stars, I’d pick up the 1K over the Superstone 1K, but the both work. I DO recommend picking up a rubber “bar Mat,” or dish drying mat. I had them for years in my shop before I realized that they kept my table from getting wet from slurry that dripped off the stones. You can find rubber dish mats for cheap or buy the “bar,” mats which run a bit higher. My friends that have adopted them no longer use stone holders because the rubber keeps them in place. Personally I like using a stone holder and a mat to give the stone a little more height, especially if it’s a thin stone. The shapton sharpening pond runs around $200 compared to a $40 mat, a no brainer.
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I have a 🦆 🦆 special No.1 , it’s prob my smoothest razor I own. I’m just over a year honing and straight shaving so I’m still learning and getting better: I’m at the point to wear I never mess up and can take any dull edge and give it a killer edge. But I’m not good at all of those Horning gymnastics yet like smiling edges, and rolling x strokes, that’s something I didn’t try yet
Yep, that's a great razor through and through. The honing will all come with time. Heck even I struggle with edges sometimes. Learning Jnats has humbled me because all the different variables that can come into play make it much more difficult. Time and patience!
I like how to put all your fingers on the edge. I’m gonna try that
It might not be for every bevel set, but it definitely speeds things up if I need to move things along. I find it works best when I'm starting out then I use that pressure with one finger or a couple toward the toe, middle, or heel where ever it is need to finish up that section of the blade.
Please, could you tell me if you soak Naniwa Superstones? I've noticed that they need to be sprayed quite often as the water does not remain in the surface, especially when compared to other stones like the Chosera or the Shaptons. Do you recommend purchasing the mat you are using in the video? Keep up your good work!
Hi Félix, I do not soak the super stones, they are basically splash and go, but they do seem to soak up a little bit of water. I like to keep the surface really wet, just my personal preference. I know of some people who let them run a bit dryer. The Chosera/professional stones are rock stars, I’d pick up the 1K over the Superstone 1K, but the both work. I DO recommend picking up a rubber “bar Mat,” or dish drying mat. I had them for years in my shop before I realized that they kept my table from getting wet from slurry that dripped off the stones. You can find rubber dish mats for cheap or buy the “bar,” mats which run a bit higher. My friends that have adopted them no longer use stone holders because the rubber keeps them in place. Personally I like using a stone holder and a mat to give the stone a little more height, especially if it’s a thin stone. The shapton sharpening pond runs around $200 compared to a $40 mat, a no brainer.