I got some stones and a factory stock GD. I have read about running the blade to dull the edge before starting. So should I just start honing with the stock edge or dull it so I have a set starting point?
Yeah, it's a Shapton Glass stone I think. Man made stuff, not good for your skin IMHO.Is there a special glass I should get to dull my razors on?
Something from Japan, perhaps?
Apparently they always have the best stuff.
Is there a special glass I should get to dull my razors on?
Something from Japan, perhaps?
Apparently they always have the best stuff.
I only dull on murano glassIs there a special glass I should get to dull my razors on?
Something from Japan, perhaps?
Apparently they always have the best stuff.
Does it actually kill the bevel though? I don't do this often, but when I do dull on glass I can get the bevel back with a very short amount of half strokes on a coticule. Anyway, there must be something to it because I have two vintage stones where you can see where the previous owner has dulled the edge on the corners many times.The reason to swipe the edge lightly on glass is so that when you reset the bevel, you can test the edge to ensure the bevel is properly set. Since you are starting this razor from scratch you should kill the edge in this way. Then when you come off the 1k you can test your bevel before moving forward.
The actual sharpening is done at 1k and the rest is refinement and polishing so make sure it shave hair or do the Doc tomato test or thumbnail to ensure you are there.
Heh heh heh.When I go to vacuum the livingroom, I usually throw a bunch of dirt and pet hair around in there to make sure it's good and messy before I start vacuuming.
I wouldn't want to start with a carpet that was mostly clean, and just needed a quick once over. No sir! Nope, best to make things more difficult than they need be and thereby we can truly KNOW if the vacuum was working or not. I'm sure it's the correct method to use, without even having to question it as I read it on a Belgian vacuum cleaner forum...
When I go to vacuum the livingroom, I usually throw a bunch of dirt and pet hair around in there to make sure it's good and messy before I start vacuuming.
I wouldn't want to start with a carpet that was mostly clean, and just needed a quick once over. No sir! Nope, best to make things more difficult than they need be and thereby we can truly KNOW if the vacuum was working or not. I'm sure it's the correct method to use, without even having to question it as I read it on a Belgian vacuum cleaner forum...