[attachment=3629]Hi everyone
Finally, some pros on the subject. I've not started shaving yet, but I bought myself a lovely secondhand sheffield razor.
Before you read any further, please bear in mind I'm doing this for practical purposes to become self sufficient. But I want everything kept simple. Minimal equipment, minimal fuss. So in my mind, it doesn't have to be perfect (I know a lot of people are real enthusiasts). I have read round the subject, so I know some terminology e.g. bevel.
Anyway, you can see a couple of nicks in the razor highlighted in the attached photo. Should I just keep honing on my sharpening stone to get rid of them, or just hone until the razor is sharp and don't worry about them unless they cut me?
My bevel looks a bit odd, but I've heard some are curved like this. Does it look ok?
My sharpening stone isn't exactly flat as it's a bit old. Also got this on Ebay. Should I just get a new one or will this suffice for my purposes?
Thanks everyone
Thanks
Finally, some pros on the subject. I've not started shaving yet, but I bought myself a lovely secondhand sheffield razor.
Before you read any further, please bear in mind I'm doing this for practical purposes to become self sufficient. But I want everything kept simple. Minimal equipment, minimal fuss. So in my mind, it doesn't have to be perfect (I know a lot of people are real enthusiasts). I have read round the subject, so I know some terminology e.g. bevel.
Anyway, you can see a couple of nicks in the razor highlighted in the attached photo. Should I just keep honing on my sharpening stone to get rid of them, or just hone until the razor is sharp and don't worry about them unless they cut me?
My bevel looks a bit odd, but I've heard some are curved like this. Does it look ok?
My sharpening stone isn't exactly flat as it's a bit old. Also got this on Ebay. Should I just get a new one or will this suffice for my purposes?
Thanks everyone
Thanks