Straight Razor Honing Part 2: Basics

This is part 2 of 3 on the topic of honing straightrazors. This parts concerns basic technique. Part 1 is equipment and Part 3 is Advanced.

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[floorpizza]

Then don't watch. Jerk.

[JoshuaSethComposer]

For those wondering, actual honing starts at 12:15. ;)

(Useful info in the rest of the vid though.)

[paulmerlinmusic]

around 12:35 you say: "you may even have to do over a hundred strokes on an eight HUNDRED grit" but you most likely meant to say eight THOUSAND, because if one did that, the blade would probably be ruined.

[camosplater]

What should I do if the blade is chipped ?!

[hcoll]

@enrimt Stropping doesn't sharpen the razor.

[shavefan12]

Is it a good idea to tape the edge of the blade to avoid hone ware?

[ucihapokujin]

@INTERPOLFAN17 short answer is something along the lines of maintain your weapons, though you're probably just using it to shave

[flyty9393]

Thank you for this very informative video.I learned so much of how it basically was to be a man over a hundred years ago. Thank you.

[INTERPOLFAN17]

does a razor dull out if you dont use it? i mean if you just have it sitting there

[jaegerhund]

@picuda94560 There aren't any real shortcuts. Of course you could send it off to get honed 2-3 times a year and strop before every shave. A quality safety-razor can save you money with blades if you don't want to commit to straight razors.

[jaegerhund]

@epicurious665 Generally every 6 months. If you have a properly honed razor and your stropping skills are adequate you can keep a razor shave-ready for quite some time.