First shave with self honed straight

Hello Gents,

I want to share some good news and words of encouragement and appreciation to the good folks at the B&B. Last night I accomplished what I would consider a first successful honing of one of my straights. Using the write ups and tips from experiences shared on this web site, I used AlumOx lapping film and a chunk of discarded marble that all together costs me less than $12.

With this, I was able to achieve HHT4, and had a closer shave than any DE I've ever used in my 8 months of wet shaving. WTG/ATG, effortless with no blood or burn. Nirvana.


So, thanks to all who contribute to the site. Everything from what to look for when buying in the wild, to strop and honing advice. Everything a beginner needs is here and east to find.

Let the SRAD begin!

Congrats on your honing and shave success. B&B really is a great forum and you can learn about any and all aspects of this hobby.

Congratulations!

Here's something for your SRAD: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/180658-Straight-Razors-pictures-Look-in-here

Congratulations! I remember that feeling (it wasn't that long ago) and sense of accomplishment. Way to go!

Great stuff! I'm actually a little jealous of your quick success.

Great news! Bravo.

Congrats!

Great read, Gash. Thats what I'm talking about. So much information, so little time!

Thanks all.

Nice Job!!! very gratifying isn't it?

It is very. Talk about peaks and valleys though. I've tried the same procedure on two more razors and have not gotten the same results. Not even close...

Tied again on a fourth razor, an Imperial, using new cuts of lapping film and received an even stronger HHT4. I guess is depends on the blade?

Congrats on your success !!!

nineteeneightyfour said:

It is very. Talk about peaks and valleys though. I've tried the same procedure on two more razors and have not gotten the same results. Not even close...

Click to expand...

I have found the same thing to be true. My first blade to hone was and still is a great edge. Of the 3 I've honed subsequently only one is an acceptable shaver and that's after 3 sessions on the films. I've got a lot to learn.