Anyone use soap lather while honing?

[O.G.]

I found this book on Honing from way back when. I dont know if anyone has ever put it on here for us to read but while looking for books that spoke about honing on lather this was an amazing book. It helped me see that barbers had been using lather on hone method for sometime to get great edge, and depending on the method could influence the edge. But without further speil from myself heres the link.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/34507911/1...s-Razor-Honing

[Easttexasman]

I found this book on Honing from way back when. I dont know if anyone has ever put it on here for us to read but while looking for books that spoke about honing on lather this was an amazing book. It helped me see that barbers had been using lather on hone method for sometime to get great edge, and depending on the method could influence the edge. But without further speil from myself heres the link.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/34507911/1...s-Razor-Honing

Thanks for posting this. Now I want a shark strop,since it is supposed to be the best.

[Krodor]

That's a cool idea. You know, those Olympic swimmers have suits that are based on shark skin. If there are any Olympic swimmers around who want to donate their suit to the cause, I think cutting one up and trying it out as a strop would be fun.
http://www.swimming-faster.com/

[life2short1971]

Here is a free copy that is downloadable of the Essay named above.

[honed]

Books about the Swedish cutlery industry mentions both shark skin & the skin from rhinocerous as being used as a final polish on high-end knives & razors that required the finest possible finish.

[Doc226]

Books about the Swedish cutlery industry mentions both shark skin & the skin from rhinocerous as being used as a final polish on high-end knives & razors that required the finest possible finish.

A rhinoceros strop-I think I want one.

[honed]

A rhinoceros strop-I think I want one.

Yes, yes, with the horn as a handle....

Probably just dreaming about it is both illegal & unethical...But man what a cool strop!

[Doc226]

Yes, yes, with the horn as a handle....

Probably just dreaming about it is both illegal & unethical...But man what a cool strop!

Just wait for the Rhino to die of natural cause

[Rschan]

Just wait for the Rhino to die of natural cause

Hey Doc,
Go to Africa then select an old Rhino and follow it until the beast dies ...( When considering the lifespan of the animal please select a very old one. Unless the Rhino will start following you for the same purpose )

[Doc226]

Hey Doc,
Go to Africa then select an old Rhino and follow it until the beast dies ...( When considering the lifespan of the animal please select a very old one. Unless the Rhino will start following you for the same purpose )

How do you know when the rhino is getting old-more wrinkles? LOL

[Disburden]

Oil works on coticules since it is non porous. This will give you a sharper feeling edge when you shave, but with some comfort level lessened.

Soap works too but not as much as oil will but with less "mess". I like to use Williams soap on stones when I use honing lather because it is the slickest soap out there (slick like a dish soap) and is also very cheap.

Another way to get the ultimate smoothness from your coticule you may want to try according to Gary is:

Hone on dilucot as normal
instead of finishing with X strokes on water use a misty slurry to finish and dip the razor in water (the whole blade) every 10 strokes or so and then stop after then of those lap sets. It leaves a very skin friendly edge.

[paco664]

or you can do as i do and use diamond spray on your coti for a finisher.......

there are a few people on this board who have shaved with my edges will tell you they are a sweet coti edge++++...

[Wid]

or you can do as i do and use diamond spray on your coti for a finisher.......

there are a few people on this board who have shaved with my edges will tell you they are a sweet coti edge++++...

I've tried this and didn't see any real difference.

[AverageJoe]

Not any actual lather, but I use a drop of dish soap with my Spyderco ceramics.

[Zot!]

It probably doesn't need to be said, but soap probably shouldn't be used on porous hones that require soaking.

[paco664]

I've tried this and didn't see any real difference.

try it again... i do probably 50+ laps on the diamond spray *(i don't count tho...) and it never fails to improve the edge...

[Wid]

try it again... i do probably 50+ laps on the diamond spray *(i don't count tho...) and it never fails to improve the edge...

I've actually done 100 x strokes with diamond on a coti and seen no real difference. I'll give it one more try just to see. I have however used .5 diamond on a Spyderco UF and it made a discernible difference.

[tomjr]

i use a little dish soap in my spray bottle when i am using any waterstone. but i also use oil on some of my stones. tom

[ScoutHikerDad]

I have used a thin, wet lather for a final 10 ultra-light laps on my Norton 8k for that last little bit of sharpness. I am also finding that it really works for a final 1-15 very fine strokes on my Dragon's Tongue as a finisher after the Norton.

[Gerry_]

Here is a free copy that is downloadable of the Essay named above.

Thanks for posting the free link, the book is very interesting and makes for some enjoyable reading, like the listing of razors he recommends, one is the "Lucifer" sold by Theo Kock in Chicago. price $1.75. Great name for a razor.