In part 1 I discussed the types of hones that can be used for sharpening a straight razor. In this article I will go through the actual process of honing. … [Read more...] about The Guide To Straight Razor Honing (Part 2)
Honing
The Guide To Straight Razor Honing (Part 1)
Once you have experienced shaving with a straight razor and understand how it works, you’re ready to move to the next step--honing!! The process of honing a straight razor is the most debated part of the entire sport of wet shaving. There are many different ways/processes to … [Read more...] about The Guide To Straight Razor Honing (Part 1)
An Introduction to Japanese Hones, pt. 3
And thus I finally come to the end of the series! I apologize for the delay, but I hope that the payoff will be worth it. Just to recap, in my first article in this series (Part 1) I introduced a bit of history and trivia about natural Japanese whetstones, and in the … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Japanese Hones, pt. 3
An Introduction to Japanese Hones, pt. 2
Following up on my last article, I'd like to talk a bit more in detail about Japanese whetstones and their characteristics, especially the vocabulary associated with them. … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Japanese Hones, pt. 2
A Kamisori Primer
Even within the rather select group of wetshavers who follow the straight-and-narrow (har de har) path of straight shaving, I am a member of an even more eccentric cadre: I'm a Kamisori user. What, I hear the voices raised in unison, is a kamisori? Well, to be honest, … [Read more...] about A Kamisori Primer
