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Old 05-20-2008, 07:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Progressive Straight Razor Honing Clinic – 9 Part Video Series
Here is my 9 part honing series on Youtube. I need to give a huge thank you to all the people who attended the clinic and made this possible. Special thanks go to Jerad (Nickelking) for bringing his video camera and taping the long clinic; and to Tony (Richardhead) for handling all the format conversions, editing, and posting. As I have said before, there are many different ways to hone a razor (everyone probably has a slightly different approach) but my goal with this video series is to teach you what I consider the fundamentals so that you can have an easier time developing your own style. With proper instruction and practice everyone (except the few with significant disabilities) can put a great shaving edge on their razors and I hope that these videos can make the initial learning curve easier.

Due to the time constraints (not everyone could stay for a couple of days) I was not able to cover every topic. If a specific question comes to mind please feel free to ask the question in the form of a post in this thread (you can also send me a pm). You probably are not the only ones with that question and hopefully the further responses can benefit you as well as others. Depending on the response to this series I might decide to make a more “professionally produced” video in the future but I would need the assistance of people with video taping and producing skills. Hopefully the quality of these videos are good enough but if there is a fairly large demand for this series on DVD then I would be willing to make a run and sell them for a low price. I hope that you enjoy the videos and welcome any constructive criticism, feedback, questions, and/or comments.

David Polan (heavydutysg135)


Part 1: Introduction, Overview, and Stone Selection


Part 2: Technique and Bevel/Edge Setting Theory

Part 3: Sharpness Tests (TPT, TNT, HHT)

Part 4: Setting the Bevel

Part 5: Polishing Theory and Stage 1 Polishing

Part 6: Stage 2 Polishing


Part 7: Double Bevel Theory


Part 8: Permanent Marker Test for Double Bevel, Rolling Hone Stroke for Smile


Part 9: Rolling Hone Stroke for Warped Razor and Q&A
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