Thread: First time honing

Well gents, today was my first time honing on a 1000k, 4k, and a 8k and I must say if it wasn't for his website. I never would have got the help I needed on my first time honing I set the bevel on there just right. I had a few newbie mistakes but I'm sure it wont be the last of them but after doing the 4k and 8k I went and shaved a small portion on my neck and it was awesome I got it the first try so I was happy. Tomorrow I'll actually shave the whole face with it so I can't wait. Now all I need to get is practice razors to keep practicing.

Take it slow and use an extra-light touch when you start using a razor that you've honed yourself. The Norton 8k can give a really nice edge, but it can also be harsh. Be sure to strop the daylights out of the edge before using it. At least 100 laps on leather.

Indeed it does take a soft touch on the 8k it's going to take getting used to that's for sure