1. Startseite
  2. Vorwort
  3. Aufbau des Rasiermessers
  4. blade points
  5. razor identification
  6. the edge
  7. grinds
  8. grinds, why
  9. sharpening introduction
  10. stones
  11. strops
  12. using stones, introduction
  13. blade - stone geometry
  14. first stroke on stone
  15. last stroke on stone
  16. using the strop, introduction
  17. first stroke on strop
  18. last stroke on strop
  19. preparation for shave
  20. numbered shaving paths
  21. face, right side
  22. face, left side
  23. chin
  24. coup de maitre
  25. throat
  26. second over
  27. Vorwort zu den Archiven
  28. La pogonotomia I
  29. La pogonotomia II
  30. La pogonotomia III
  31. La pogonotomia IV
  32. the razor I
  33. the razor II
  34. the razor III
  35. the razor IV
  36. the razor V
  37. the razor VI
  38. Quellen, Impressum
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Honing, introduction

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The purpose of honing is to restore the edge. This means that the result must be that the edge sides almost meet at a point again. Given the fact that an edge will allways be serrated, the strokes should be diagonally with a constant angle in order to sharpen these teeth, according to the Standard Textbook of Barbering. The paragraph below refers to that book too. The angles also should be equal at strokes in both directions, in order to set the teeth symmetrical.

The razor must be stroked edge-first and diagonally, as the figure shows. The angles and pressure should be equal in both directions, and the pressure should be equal from heel to point, to keep a straight edge from heel to point, and to ensure equal bevels on both sides of the edge.

The razor must be kept perfectly flat while the strokes are made, for if the razor is rocked the least bit, the bevel will become uneven in time, and the result will be a crooked edge instead of one that is perfectly parallel. The edge must never touch the hone in a backward stroke when putting it in position for the second movement.

Before beginning, one should master the technique of turning the razor without turning the wrist. This makes a world of difference in keeping the razor in perfect condition. The first step is to place the razor with the heel on the hone, and back at a slight angle to the right end of the hone, as in the scheme at the right.

Draw the razor diagonally across the hone along the arrow. When this stroke is completed, turn the razor on its back, and at the same time move it up to prepare for the next stroke into the opposite direction. Repeat these movements slowly, attending carefully to the rules given above. If the razor is quite dull, the honing should be first executed with a firm pressure, easing upon the pressure as the razor takes its edge. Experience will guide you in this. Start excercising on a slow hone with an old razor, until the process of honing has become an easy and free muscular act. It is important to acquire correct technique at first, for speed will come naturally with practice.