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Sounds similar to my first experience a few days back, I stopped with the circles (L. Abrahams esq in youtube) and held the razor flat with both hands. This seemed to help no end it's hard keeping the razor flat with one hand for a beginner like me. Anyway I have now honed 3 razors and all shave beautifully. Currently I use a 1k, 1200, 3000, 8000 and 12000 followed by 50 laps on a pasted strop and 50 laps on a clean strop. Works well for me but my 12k stone is miniscule almost laughable so I'm looking for a naniwa.Mr_Smartepants said:I received the rest of my honing stones today.
I haven't received the LED magnifying lens I ordered but since it's coming from Hong Kong, it may take a while.
Anyway, I couldn't wait, I soaked all the stones in water to "stabilize" them, then lapped them all with the DMT8c. None of the stones were flat, so good job I checked.
Since this is my first time, I started with the really beat-up Genco. Taped the spine and put the 1k on a folded towel.
Did 20 circles each side then 10 laps on the 1k. No change to the edge.
Hmmm.
Repeat, 20 circles, 20 laps. No change. Couldn't set the bevel.
Very odd...
Put the 1k stone back in the water and pulled out the DMT8c (about 325 grit) thinking "this will un-blunt the edge". I know that's unorthodox but this blade is really blunt.
10 circles, 10 laps...it was definitely taking metal off, but wouldn't catch my skin on my thumb. Weird!
Oh well, put it aside for another day. Picked up the Imperial and pulled out the 1k stone.
Did 20 circles each side then 10 laps on the 1k. Ooh, there's the bevel!
Moved to the 3k stone.
10 circles, 10 laps, then 10 J-laps. To my naked eye, the bevel is looking good. It's popping hairs on the back of my arm. A good sign.
Moved to the 8k stone.
10 circles, 10 laps, then 10 J-laps. It's reflecting light off the edge in a very uniform way. Encouraging.
Moved to the 10k stone.
10 circles, 10 laps, then 10 J-laps. Passed the HHT on the first try.
I'll be trying it in the morning's shave after stropping on linen and leather.
*Edit. Stropped it and tried another HHT and it failed. HHT only passed on one section of the blade. Oh well, I didn't expect to get it right the first time.
Back to the stones...
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