They dont have problems.. They are not honed on flat stones is all. Call TI they will explain to you how to hone them without destroying the spine. That is not a critic it is a true advice, a stone convex on the width will fix any problem you think the blade has. Or send it to me i’ll make a video to show you how i do it.
I was going to address this but didn't want to open this can of worms. Convex stones can work around a warp or high spots on the spine... but it's still a work around! These problems I addresss here are NOT from the convex stones. They don't create high spots on the spine or twists in the steel. And I don't doubt you can hone these razors and get decent edges on domed stones.. but they'll still have twists and high spots and if those were removed as I demonstrate here, they'd produce even better edges on the convex stones.
@@drmatt357 it comes from forging, and always will. Old school French forging = ONE die, several softer forging/reheating/forging cycles, the cooling/reheating is what causes the warps but the payoff is u can start with a smaller cylinder which [according to old TI owner] means a better max thinness... Solingen style forging OTOH = 4-6 dies, much harder drop forge force, a single heating/cooling cycle, a larger required beginning cylinder, an end product without "sine/cosine-style" warpage. But then they go use their platen thing which ALWAYS (slightly, but very consistently) warps toward show side. Even the amazing Facharbeit exhibits this, if the platen disc is used it is a certainty. Old Sheffield era forging is akin to the French way, that's why they gently oscillate inconsequentially from perfectly flat in the same manner. Not to say this method u show doesn't work, it does. But to hear old TI owner tell it, if convex stones (or wheels, that no longer exist) are used at factory, there's no need for correction of (his words) "carving a flatter, slightly smaller, slightly thicker tipped object from inside of a larger, less flat, and thinner tipped object", if the end user just uses a pasted paddle strop regimen for their sharpening needs [which will cater to the incumbent unique geometry, rather than compelling the razor to cater to it as done here]. That's why the old TIs had paper included advising only pasted strops for resharpening. I agree with Mr. Loft that the best possible peak performance from any given razor is when its edge apex is at its furthest possible from the spine, and anything else we do closer to the spine has by definition a slightly lower comfort ceiling. Any (hollow ground only) razor, any brand. For the life of me, can't understand why a fellow "man of science" who has the tools in hand wouldn't try it the other way. Just face a cheapie 1k waterstone to the 9" axis, use that to thin rear of bevel on any razor to which you're familiar (you'll never even touch your actual edge), shave with it, and that will be that.
@@drmatt357 have fun, new shaves await...as to your method here which obviously always works, if the only thing that changed was that following the tape-edge-flatten-spine procedure, your plate step and waterstone steps were on shapes of ~5mØ 'perfect' cylinders instead of flats, then the coti/Ark bit was flat, you would be blown away how much better it was, and sounded on the strop. I'm 'working for the man' now and can *truly* DGAF as far as 'haters' go now, they're going to get their real wish to watch EU razors go out of production in our lifetime. But I'll at least send out a feeler to DMT, they're not a super big co., and we did in fact *sell* >400 plates, and the ONLY one I've ever seen sold secondhand was from thp001 in Montana who I gave both to for free as you got, so that might mean something to DMT it is worth just adding one little SKU and then taking their D6EF and making a run where the nickel slab's shaped to whatever short cylindrical Ø they can safely cut into that 2x6" form, that would be an amazing bevel-setter for sure. More resistance to the concept will come from 'special geometric stone maintenance' requirements than other factors, in my opinion. Take care!
I just brought a nice seven day set direct from thiers issards . I have to say it's really nice set I had a lot of contact with Chantel who works there and I asked what paste they finish there razors on and if the hones were convexed ?? Now the reply I got was ? Hi Gary we use 2 fine diamond plates which are flat and we finish with 260 white rasoir pate to leave mirror finish . Now that the reply I received ? Unless she wasn't aware they were slightly convexed I'm not sure . Having shaved with each razor they shaved but a little tugging at the toe area and definitely need further honing . So far I've honed 2 razors out of seven and no issues with the bevel contact so far .
I’ve been straight razor shaving for a good many years and for extra help honing I started watching many U tube channels for good tips to help hone my skills. But over the years I dropped all of them except for you. So forget the nay sayers and keep on keeping on your the best! Don’t change what your doing.
I received your note last night that my razor and it was on its way in the mail and wished I had asked for photos-on a whim I checked your channel before work-a 20 minute video showing the process from start to finish is WAY better! Before he boxed it, the “Planete Rasoir” salesman checked the edge and commented, “ooh, very sharp” and I stifled a chuckle, which turned to angst when I got home from Paris and tried shaving with it which then turned to a bit of buyer’s remorse when viewed under magnification. Seeing your satisfaction with your work makes me all that more anxious to get a chance to use it once it gets here. Thank you for the work, and Merry Christmas.
Thanks so much for your videos. I've watched yours and mark dayoc videos alot .from beautiful razors to honing videos that's helped me alot . Thanks drmatt. And hope you have a great holiday
The way you sharpen and do a bevel has changed the game for me. I really struggled with getting an edge on some of my Antique Store finds. When you said you dont know who started the weight of the blade nonsense and you really dig into the blade when sharpening. its turned an hour process into 10 mins. Thanks so much for your videos as they have helped me out quite a bit on the sharpening aspect.
Dude I love your coti series! I just fixed the geometry on one of my straights and it made such a huge difference! I love your videos! Merry Christmas!
Your videos are priceless! The value in your content has been a game changer in being able to sharpen more effectively and consistently. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your dedication, education, and instruction…I have a long way to go, but it’s all about reps…
I started out with straight razors about six months ago. It started out as curiosity and I wouldn't say that it's an obsession yet... But I'm getting there, much thanks to you :) keep making videos!
I always enjoy your honing videos. I've adjusted (successfully thanks to you) the geometry on my razors, and you are correct. The honing marks on the spine are so minimal that you really have to look for them...AND the results are night and day! Thanks again for the great videos.
DrMatt thank you so much for your videos on the TI 5/8 Le Grelot Medaille D'Or i bought one and love it , but my one i just could not get it to shave correctly, i watched your video in setting the bevel and my bevel was of just as you showed , i followed your advice and wow best shave iv ever had, just ignore the haters ,people like myself dont buy convex or fancy stones ,i bought three naniwa stones and bingo , you are invaluable to people like myself ,thank you from a very very happy scots man .
I certainly don't mind reviews on bevel and grinding. I find your videos the best source (for me) of straight razor information. I've tried for about 2 years to get an edge at least equal to the twin edge disposables I can get at the Dollar store for 10 cents. I'm just about there. Things improved when I changed the bevel and aggressively put some lean on the blade. I ground it like I was mad at it... and I was, but it improved. It's a personal challenge to make improvements. I have yet to achieve a shave like you get when you give that "smile of approval" from a newly sharpened edge, but I'm getting closer. Please, Dr. Matt, keep these kind of videos coming. They've helped me immensely.
Loved the video, as usual Dr. Matt. Personally your geometry correction tips have been the most useful to me. It has brought razors that I had sitting in a drawer back to life. Many thanks for sharing yiur knowledge with the world. Merry Christmas to you and the family!
Hey Dr. Matt, Another video well worth my time! A few comments 1) I keep hearing the TI C135 steel is amazing, but gotta be honest, for that price I can get a flawless new Ralf Aust or 4-6 vintage razors off the Bay that will be easier to fix. But will definitely keep this in mind, I do occasionally pick up an old beater with some twist in it. 2) I think it is worthwhile for you to show the honing progression, even if it seems repetitive to you. It’s one thing to say “My progression is 1k, 5k, 8k, and to call out the exact stones, but what you do with the stones matters a ton. How many of which strokes you use, how much pressure, how much slurry, … So actually seeing what someone else is exactly doing is really helpful for those of us who only really know how we ourselves hone. 3) I recently acquired 2 coticules (1 vintage, 1 new) and my most recent honing was coticule on plain water followed by a black ark. Phenomenal edge! So I thought it cool to see you doing the exact same finish. Happy Holidays!🎉
Hey DrMatt357, Its a great video. Thanks for sharing. I started shaving with a straight razor when I was like 15, but after while the razor got dull and did not know how to resharpen. But few months ago in a flea market I came across a straight razor that looked like in a good shape. and I did some search on how to sharpen a straight razor and your video was one of them. Thanks to you, now I am back on the business. Happy Shaving... Cheers, GDA..
Just subbed. I don't know much about honing. I do have a 30k ceramic stone that puts a great edge on my razors. It was pretty expensive but makes a huge difference in shave quality. My face is worth it.
great video my friend . i have been correcting geometry since i first saw you do it many moons ago . started on the gd’s and i tell you had a few razors they just would not shave,done tge correcting and bam 💥 they become great shaving razors easy to hone and maintain. still find it hard to understand why people get there knickers in a bunch over geometry correction but there are some funny folk out there . what i can’t wait for is when you get around to the convex hone because i know you will give it to us straight no bs and it does fascinate me the concept of it for sure 👌
I bought the Le Grelot after your first video on it and LOVE IT! I just got finished watching this video right after this post. As I was watching the the video I was like... I've seen this razor before. 🤔You had me fooled at the beginning when you said it was a full-hollow but at the end of the video I was like I KNEW IT!🤣
Hi Dr Matt! Merry Christmas coming up for you and yours! Your channel ROCKS! It’s changed so many things for me in my shave world! Would LOVE the IR stuff! Happy Shaving!
sir matt you give sharpening lessons and i follow you to learn something from you since i wanted my first straight razor, you are one of my favorite teachers as i call you and thank you for the lessons you give. stay healthy
Hey Dr Matt! Merry Christmas and God bless! You've taught us all so much about honing/shaving. You always provide such great insight. I am very fortunate that a few years ago you were able to hone two 70yr old razors that my 96 yr old uncle gave me to carry on the tradition! Cheers!
hey man i love your videos. you were a big inspiration in my starting shaving with a straight razor and honing. thanks for posting it. hope i win. good luck to all involved. peace everyone!
I have a Thiers Issard and I never been able to shave with it, I thought that my hard beard is to much for the razor. Now with the your technique and whit one of the hones I will be able to shave
Hello Dr Matt. I am new to straight razor shaving for over a year. Before shaving, I looked through tons of information about straight razors. And I found your UA-cam channel. I watched almost all your videos about the correct sharpening of the razor, about different types of sharpening stones and about shaving itself. Where I live in England, I don't know of any professional straight razor sharpeners. So, I had to do everything myself. This is where your videos come in handy. Thank you very much. On your recommendation, I decided to order few goods in "Imperia La Roccia". I contacted the owner and everything was fine until I saw the shipping cost. Delivery cost at least 1.5 times higher than the cost of the goods. I really wanted this product but it didn't happen. But these are only my problems. Thank you so much again for your help with our shave. Andriy
Another great video. Thanks for the refresher video, as I’m about to rehone 3 of my razors Sunday. My Austrian “Matt Shorty” Koraat is still going strong, and is one of my favorites to use. By the way, both of those prizes are exceptional. I’d be honored to have either one. And both scents sound nice. (But I’d lean towards the Japanese scent, as I already have 4 tobacco-based shaving soaps). By the way, here’s hoping for solid traditional values in the next election. Good job again, Matt.
Thank you for all you do and all your videos. Hope you have a great December and hopefully it will cool down more than it has. Thanks for making me happy. And I am one of those people that love to see you do the same thing over and over again and I will never get tired of it. Edit: If my view time is always 1/3 of your video, it is because I watch all youtube at 3x speed. I watch all of your videos all the way through.
Well, I guess I will start to believe in Santa Claus again 😬🙏🏼 good luck everyone 😊 and congratulations for the amazing channel. I’m just about to start my journey with a straight razor! I was using shavette razor until now, just bought a Dovo Bismarck 2 and I’m waiting to arrive 😅 I’m amazed by your channel and I will see all the previous videos!
Great honing video as always! You're very positive person and I always like to watch your videos. For sure many people will have different perspective on fixing some issue. But remember that there is a lot of people that highly value your way and want to know your perspective. Merry Christmas!
Nice fun video as usual! I find it funny that like every guy from all the shaving forums seems to have posted a comment for this video. I guess no one is sweating the hone wear. Hilarious! Have a great holiday Matt. Keep thinking outside the box, love your stuff.
Fantastic as always Dr. Matt. I'm not in the giveaway because I've got enough goodies and I'm in the process of getting some more. So best of luck to those that enter the giveaway. Yes it's definitely a one shot deal with geometry correction and bevel setting. Once you have the geometry fixed and the bevel set, all you really need is 2 stones to keep that edge going and that's it. Can't hardly see any hone wear at all.
I’ve been binge watching your videos lately and after using a shavette for a year now I have my first actual straight razor on the way that I’ve been impatiently waiting for lol. Merry Christmas and thank you for all of your shared knowledge!
Yes And Yes to the getting the geometry right on the razor.I dont think that taping instead of getting the blade straight is what anyone should have to do Thanks Dr Matt for the demonstration and information. I am using my deceased son's account, you know me as Mac Cajun Cosmic Cowboy.Hope holiday season is great for you and yours Mac out
I have a razor I picked up on eBay and could not figure out why it did not shave well. Turns out, the geometry was incorrect. Followed your steps to correct the geometry, and shabango, I have another great razor. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's like going to a master class on sharpening razors. People may be critical of your techniques, but how can they argue with results. Cheers!
I have watched I think every video that you have made. You have been very helpful in so many was. I've have destroyed a few razors because of the geometry issues, and never figure out what was I doing wrong, but I happen to run into one of your videos on youtube, and ended up watching I believe most of them. I'm still learning and I'm sure I will still be learning in years to come. I have looked all over the web for various finishing stones, I do own the some naniwa stones I just have not bought a natural stone yet. It would be amazing to try one, but there is a lot to choose from. I do remember seeing you using the I.L.R. in a video or two and talked about how wonderful it is, I just haven't got to buy one yet. Again your videos have been inspiring, and extremely helpful, I can say I almost stopped using straight razors because I just couldn't get a damn edge back on it. Your videos help me stay the course. Thank you Dr. Matt for the help I do appreciate it.
Thank you for another great video. Learned so much from you that it is priceless. As a fellow Vale Rossi fan who is getting ready to purchase his first set of stones, I am crossing my fingers for number 2 give away pack. Have a great holiday season and a merry Christmas...
Great video! Perfect timing for me I have a TI that it seems to not shave the best. I am going to check on the geometry and correct per your instructions. I do love the black Arknsas for a finisher, I order mine just after your burnishing video.
Love your videos! Learning a lot and getting a different, unique perspective than most of what you see on UA-cam about honing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Another nice video. I bought a Thiers Issard straight razor some time back (time flies) based on your recommendation. Your videos have helped me (and many others) a lot, although I'm still working on it - and my sharpening journey is a slow and steady race (you make it look so easy). Happy holidays! All the best.
Thanks again for the videos and the giveaway opportunity. I'm starting back up my straight razor journey after some time away cheating with shavettes. I have a couple razors to hone and that stone and strop would be perfect. Thanks again for the techniques and learning all these years.
I got into to DE shaving this year and all 3 of my sons jumped in with me, but 1 of them jumped out and went into Straight Razor shaving. Talked me into trying it with him. Came across your videos and have learned a lot.. try to share with him as well (yes I give you credit, he knows I’m a novice🤣) TY and Merry Christmas
Thanks for the Video Dr. Matt. Had my first success honing using your corticule technique a couple of weeks ago. It was a great feeling using a razor I'd honed myself! Thank you! Have a great Christmas.
Great video Matt, still using a Feather style shavette as stones are a bit of a barrier to using a full straight razor. Have tried with cheaper stones but would love to win this. If not good luck to everyone else.
Merry Christmas Dr. Matt. I've never used a straight razor, but it's always intrigue me. The cost getting into straight razor shaving seems a bit prohibative. But slowly I'm collecting items. For instance, I bought a sharpening stone rack, like the one you mentioned in a previous video, for the kitchen sink. Which I currently use to sharpen kitchen knives. Winning one of these prizes would be a great step forward for me. Even if I don't win, it's a great Christmas giveaway, for whoever wins. Great video.
Awesome video dr !! I have a ti sheep and wolf and I had to work the spine a bit as well but for the last 10!years wow what a shaver easy to hone Quick question. Best place to order a nice large black surgical I want to add one to my collection Thank you sir Regards david
I am from Malaysia and have watched and enjoyed all your videos...I think they are great...I have razors requiring touch-ups and much more but still don't have the courage to do it as yet. Merry Christmas wishes to you too!
Many thanks to you DrMatt and ILR for being just as awesome. LOVE your videos you are the reason I have a microscope for my razors it's so helpful especially when I was brand new at it you could see what was going on. Merry Christmas to you and good luck to everyone!
Just started back making some straight razors, testing the different types of steel and heat treatments I want to use. Really enjoy your video and have learned a lot! That premium ILR would be amazing to finish on. I could send a picture of the razor I’m working on now if you like, finishing up the scales and turning the hardware. Thanks
Hello sir, thank you very much for all the precious information you give on your channel. It helped and will help many passionate People. I wish you a merry Christmas
They dont have problems..
They are not honed on flat stones is all.
Call TI they will explain to you how to hone them without destroying the spine.
That is not a critic it is a true advice, a stone convex on the width will fix any problem you think the blade has.
Or send it to me i’ll make a video to show you how i do it.
I was going to address this but didn't want to open this can of worms. Convex stones can work around a warp or high spots on the spine... but it's still a work around! These problems I addresss here are NOT from the convex stones. They don't create high spots on the spine or twists in the steel. And I don't doubt you can hone these razors and get decent edges on domed stones.. but they'll still have twists and high spots and if those were removed as I demonstrate here, they'd produce even better edges on the convex stones.
@@drmatt357 it comes from forging, and always will. Old school French forging = ONE die, several softer forging/reheating/forging cycles, the cooling/reheating is what causes the warps but the payoff is u can start with a smaller cylinder which [according to old TI owner] means a better max thinness...
Solingen style forging OTOH = 4-6 dies, much harder drop forge force, a single heating/cooling cycle, a larger required beginning cylinder, an end product without "sine/cosine-style" warpage. But then they go use their platen thing which ALWAYS (slightly, but very consistently) warps toward show side. Even the amazing Facharbeit exhibits this, if the platen disc is used it is a certainty.
Old Sheffield era forging is akin to the French way, that's why they gently oscillate inconsequentially from perfectly flat in the same manner.
Not to say this method u show doesn't work, it does. But to hear old TI owner tell it, if convex stones (or wheels, that no longer exist) are used at factory, there's no need for correction of (his words) "carving a flatter, slightly smaller, slightly thicker tipped object from inside of a larger, less flat, and thinner tipped object", if the end user just uses a pasted paddle strop regimen for their sharpening needs [which will cater to the incumbent unique geometry, rather than compelling the razor to cater to it as done here]. That's why the old TIs had paper included advising only pasted strops for resharpening.
I agree with Mr. Loft that the best possible peak performance from any given razor is when its edge apex is at its furthest possible from the spine, and anything else we do closer to the spine has by definition a slightly lower comfort ceiling. Any (hollow ground only) razor, any brand.
For the life of me, can't understand why a fellow "man of science" who has the tools in hand wouldn't try it the other way. Just face a cheapie 1k waterstone to the 9" axis, use that to thin rear of bevel on any razor to which you're familiar (you'll never even touch your actual edge), shave with it, and that will be that.
@@thesuperiorshave - I addressed this in a previous video Jarod. I will do it and I appreciate you sending the plates. I'll get it done.
@@drmatt357 have fun, new shaves await...as to your method here which obviously always works, if the only thing that changed was that following the tape-edge-flatten-spine procedure, your plate step and waterstone steps were on shapes of ~5mØ 'perfect' cylinders instead of flats, then the coti/Ark bit was flat, you would be blown away how much better it was, and sounded on the strop.
I'm 'working for the man' now and can *truly* DGAF as far as 'haters' go now, they're going to get their real wish to watch EU razors go out of production in our lifetime. But I'll at least send out a feeler to DMT, they're not a super big co., and we did in fact *sell* >400 plates, and the ONLY one I've ever seen sold secondhand was from thp001 in Montana who I gave both to for free as you got, so that might mean something to DMT it is worth just adding one little SKU and then taking their D6EF and making a run where the nickel slab's shaped to whatever short cylindrical Ø they can safely cut into that 2x6" form, that would be an amazing bevel-setter for sure. More resistance to the concept will come from 'special geometric stone maintenance' requirements than other factors, in my opinion. Take care!
I just brought a nice seven day set direct from thiers issards . I have to say it's really nice set
I had a lot of contact with Chantel who works there and I asked what paste they finish there razors on and if the hones were convexed ??
Now the reply I got was ? Hi Gary we use 2 fine diamond plates which are flat and we finish with 260 white rasoir pate to leave mirror finish .
Now that the reply I received ? Unless she wasn't aware they were slightly convexed I'm not sure .
Having shaved with each razor they shaved but a little tugging at the toe area and definitely need further honing . So far I've honed 2 razors out of seven and no issues with the bevel contact so far .
Thanks to ILR and you, Dr. Matt, for the giveaway!
I’ve been straight razor shaving for a good many years and for extra help honing I started watching many U tube channels for good tips to help hone my skills. But over the years I dropped all of them except for you. So forget the nay sayers and keep on keeping on your the best! Don’t change what your doing.
Thank you Marv. Always good to hear from you!
Always look forward to you videos. It’s hard to believe that there are or trying to get you kicked off UA-cam!
Your honing videos are my favorite. It's not only relaxing after a day at work but I always pick-up just a bit more.
email me: drmatt1911@gmail.com
I received your note last night that my razor and it was on its way in the mail and wished I had asked for photos-on a whim I checked your channel before work-a 20 minute video showing the process from start to finish is WAY better! Before he boxed it, the “Planete Rasoir” salesman checked the edge and commented, “ooh, very sharp” and I stifled a chuckle, which turned to angst when I got home from Paris and tried shaving with it which then turned to a bit of buyer’s remorse when viewed under magnification. Seeing your satisfaction with your work makes me all that more anxious to get a chance to use it once it gets here. Thank you for the work, and Merry Christmas.
You'll love it Anton! Thanks for sending it.
Thanks so much for your videos. I've watched yours and mark dayoc videos alot .from beautiful razors to honing videos that's helped me alot . Thanks drmatt. And hope you have a great holiday
The way you sharpen and do a bevel has changed the game for me. I really struggled with getting an edge on some of my Antique Store finds. When you said you dont know who started the weight of the blade nonsense and you really dig into the blade when sharpening. its turned an hour process into 10 mins. Thanks so much for your videos as they have helped me out quite a bit on the sharpening aspect.
Dude I love your coti series! I just fixed the geometry on one of my straights and it made such a huge difference! I love your videos! Merry Christmas!
Your videos are priceless! The value in your content has been a game changer in being able to sharpen more effectively and consistently. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your dedication, education, and instruction…I have a long way to go, but it’s all about reps…
Always a pleasure seeing your videos popup on my feed!
As always an enjoyable video. Usually enjoy watching them cause they relax me, with coffee in the morning or tea in the evening lol.
I started out with straight razors about six months ago. It started out as curiosity and I wouldn't say that it's an obsession yet... But I'm getting there, much thanks to you :) keep making videos!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love the edges.
Great seeing you still doing videos. Wish you and your family all the best.
Love your channel man. Can't tell you how much I love shaving with a straight razor. Best part of my day
your first geometry correct video and coticule honing without slurry videos made a huge improvement on my honing problems.
As always lots of great information, and you keep it entertaining. Thank you for doing this.
I always learn something when I see your videos! Merry Christmas to you and your family! I'm looking forward to many new videos from you in 2023!
I always enjoy your honing videos. I've adjusted (successfully thanks to you) the geometry on my razors, and you are correct. The honing marks on the spine are so minimal that you really have to look for them...AND the results are night and day!
Thanks again for the great videos.
DrMatt thank you so much for your videos on the TI 5/8 Le Grelot Medaille D'Or i bought one and love it , but my one i just could not get it to shave correctly, i watched your video in setting the bevel and my bevel was of just as you showed , i followed your advice and wow best shave iv ever had, just ignore the haters ,people like myself dont buy convex or fancy stones ,i bought three naniwa stones and bingo , you are invaluable to people like myself ,thank you from a very very happy scots man .
I certainly don't mind reviews on bevel and grinding. I find your videos the best source (for me) of straight razor information. I've tried for about 2 years to get an edge at least equal to the twin edge disposables I can get at the Dollar store for 10 cents. I'm just about there. Things improved when I changed the bevel and aggressively put some lean on the blade. I ground it like I was mad at it... and I was, but it improved. It's a personal challenge to make improvements. I have yet to achieve a shave like you get when you give that "smile of approval" from a newly sharpened edge, but I'm getting closer. Please, Dr. Matt, keep these kind of videos coming. They've helped me immensely.
You'll never get to that effortless glide of a DE blade but it will be more comfortable.
Dr. Matt, alway love watching your videos of either honing or shaving. Nice demo of the geometry correction. Sounds like I little goes along way.
Great video…Merry Christmas right back at you. Your smile while shaving with that edge says it all! Cheers Mike.
Great video! Learning a lot from your videos just by watching techniques and can't wait to start honing my own knives and razor.
Been shaving like a man now for only a few months. Hooked and your vids are strangely fascinating!
Loved the video, as usual Dr. Matt. Personally your geometry correction tips have been the most useful to me. It has brought razors that I had sitting in a drawer back to life. Many thanks for sharing yiur knowledge with the world.
Merry Christmas to you and the family!
Hey Dr. Matt, Another video well worth my time! A few comments
1) I keep hearing the TI C135 steel is amazing, but gotta be honest, for that price I can get a flawless new Ralf Aust or 4-6 vintage razors off the Bay that will be easier to fix. But will definitely keep this in mind, I do occasionally pick up an old beater with some twist in it.
2) I think it is worthwhile for you to show the honing progression, even if it seems repetitive to you. It’s one thing to say “My progression is 1k, 5k, 8k, and to call out the exact stones, but what you do with the stones matters a ton. How many of which strokes you use, how much pressure, how much slurry, … So actually seeing what someone else is exactly doing is really helpful for those of us who only really know how we ourselves hone.
3) I recently acquired 2 coticules (1 vintage, 1 new) and my most recent honing was coticule on plain water followed by a black ark. Phenomenal edge! So I thought it cool to see you doing the exact same finish. Happy Holidays!🎉
Thank you Marty. Yes, it is a spectacular edge!
Hey DrMatt357, Its a great video. Thanks for sharing. I started shaving with a straight razor when I was like 15, but after while the razor got dull and did not know how to resharpen. But few months ago in a flea market I came across a straight razor that looked like in a good shape. and I did some search on how to sharpen a straight razor and your video was one of them. Thanks to you, now I am back on the business. Happy Shaving... Cheers, GDA..
Wohoo finally a coticule-edge again. Thanks for keeping the videos coming
Thank you for the all the videos! It's thanks to you i have a passion for nice stones, honing and sharpening in general.
Just subbed. I don't know much about honing. I do have a 30k ceramic stone that puts a great edge on my razors. It was pretty expensive but makes a huge difference in shave quality. My face is worth it.
Thanks a lot for sharing your fascinating technique, developed through experience ! Very helpful!
Helo mr. dr. Matt, great video as always, awesome giveaway from IRL guys, wish you all Merry Christmas !
Great honing video, I never achieved an edge good enough for an enjoyable shave.
Keep on going
Since years I really appreciate your videos! Please stay as you are and I wish you a nice and calm Christmas time 🎄
thanks for all the awesome content love watching your show
I never get tired of watching all the honing steps in your videos! Thank you and Happy holidays 👍🏻
great video my friend . i have been correcting geometry since i first saw you do it many moons ago . started on the gd’s and i tell you had a few razors they just would not shave,done tge correcting and bam 💥 they become great shaving razors easy to hone and maintain. still find it hard to understand why people get there knickers in a bunch over geometry correction but there are some funny folk out there . what i can’t wait for is when you get around to the convex hone because i know you will give it to us straight no bs and it does fascinate me the concept of it for sure 👌
Hey Dr Matt your at it again doing magic on camera. Great video as always and an awesome giveaway.
I bought the Le Grelot after your first video on it and LOVE IT! I just got finished watching this video right after this post. As I was watching the the video I was like... I've seen this razor before. 🤔You had me fooled at the beginning when you said it was a full-hollow but at the end of the video I was like I KNEW IT!🤣
I love these vids Doc, “heads exploding “ 😂😂
Very cool stuff. I have my grandpa's old FWE special ID love to tune up and try out!
Hi Dr Matt! Merry Christmas coming up for you and yours! Your channel ROCKS! It’s changed so many things for me in my shave world! Would LOVE the IR stuff! Happy Shaving!
Always learn something new every time you do a video. Have a Merry Christmas, Dr. Matt
sir matt you give sharpening lessons and i follow you to learn something from you since i wanted my first straight razor, you are one of my favorite teachers as i call you and thank you for the lessons you give. stay healthy
Hey Dr Matt! Merry Christmas and God bless! You've taught us all so much about honing/shaving. You always provide such great insight. I am very fortunate that a few years ago you were able to hone two 70yr old razors that my 96 yr old uncle gave me to carry on the tradition! Cheers!
Is this you Joel?
@@drmatt357 no it's David from Toronto. We have corresponded by my email a few times
@@David-li7px - I remember David. I did a video of some 70 year old edges on razors from a guy I haven't seen for a while.
I saw that video.
What a coincidence! That's not my razor. You honed a Puma 91 and a Heinr Biker for me. However they are that old.
I go to a 15,000 grit stone when honing. I use three stones; a 4,000, 8,000 and 15,000. Another great video.
Very Cool Video upload, And You even Pronounced ‘Roccia’ Correctly ; .
Thank You for Sharing !
Merry Christmas to You as well Dr Matt.
hey man i love your videos. you were a big inspiration in my starting shaving with a straight razor and honing. thanks for posting it. hope i win. good luck to all involved. peace everyone!
Nothing better than a good ole bevel correction video. Merry Christmas.
Wassup Matt it's the wedgie man with the J nat finisher! Thx for sharing and not hording your knowledge with us!
Glad I bought your video. You always make it look sooo easy. :)
I have a Thiers Issard and I never been able to shave with it, I thought that my hard beard is to much for the razor. Now with the your technique and whit one of the hones I will be able to shave
Hello Dr Matt.
I am new to straight razor shaving for over a year. Before shaving, I looked through tons of information about straight razors.
And I found your UA-cam channel. I watched almost all your videos about the correct sharpening of the razor, about different types of sharpening stones and about shaving itself.
Where I live in England, I don't know of any professional straight razor sharpeners. So, I had to do everything myself. This is where your videos come in handy. Thank you very much.
On your recommendation, I decided to order few goods in "Imperia La Roccia". I contacted the owner and everything was fine until I saw the shipping cost. Delivery cost at least 1.5 times higher than the cost of the goods. I really wanted this product but it didn't happen. But these are only my problems.
Thank you so much again for your help with our shave.
Andriy
And most importantly - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your entire family (I’m so sorry, just got out of my head).😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
First time watching this channel, and you. Enjoyed the whole thing, made me want to break out my own equipment and spend the day sharpening.
Thanks
Thank you DrMatt for this very clear video on geometry and progression. pretty straight really ready to sheave after your work.
Another great video Matt, really useful......thanks 🙏.
Another great video.
Thanks for the refresher video, as I’m about to rehone 3 of my razors Sunday.
My Austrian “Matt Shorty” Koraat is still going strong, and is one of my favorites to use.
By the way, both of those prizes are exceptional. I’d be honored to have either one. And both scents sound nice. (But I’d lean towards the Japanese scent, as I already have 4 tobacco-based shaving soaps).
By the way, here’s hoping for solid traditional values in the next election.
Good job again, Matt.
Thank you for all you do and all your videos. Hope you have a great December and hopefully it will cool down more than it has. Thanks for making me happy. And I am one of those people that love to see you do the same thing over and over again and I will never get tired of it. Edit: If my view time is always 1/3 of your video, it is because I watch all youtube at 3x speed. I watch all of your videos all the way through.
Well, I guess I will start to believe in Santa Claus again 😬🙏🏼 good luck everyone 😊 and congratulations for the amazing channel. I’m just about to start my journey with a straight razor! I was using shavette razor until now, just bought a Dovo Bismarck 2 and I’m waiting to arrive 😅
I’m amazed by your channel and I will see all the previous videos!
Great honing video as always! You're very positive person and I always like to watch your videos. For sure many people will have different perspective on fixing some issue. But remember that there is a lot of people that highly value your way and want to know your perspective. Merry Christmas!
Nice fun video as usual! I find it funny that like every guy from all the shaving forums seems to have posted a comment for this video. I guess no one is sweating the hone wear. Hilarious! Have a great holiday Matt. Keep thinking outside the box, love your stuff.
email me Mate! drmatt1911@gmail.com
Fantastic as always Dr. Matt. I'm not in the giveaway because I've got enough goodies and I'm in the process of getting some more. So best of luck to those that enter the giveaway. Yes it's definitely a one shot deal with geometry correction and bevel setting. Once you have the geometry fixed and the bevel set, all you really need is 2 stones to keep that edge going and that's it. Can't hardly see any hone wear at all.
Merry Christmas Matt, Great technical video.
I’ve been binge watching your videos lately and after using a shavette for a year now I have my first actual straight razor on the way that I’ve been impatiently waiting for lol. Merry Christmas and thank you for all of your shared knowledge!
As always I enjoy your videos. Please add me to the drawing for the give-away! Merry Christmas Doc!
Enjoyed the video! Thanks for the giveaway! 🤩🤩🤩
Happy holidays to you & yours Doc . Very generous of the ILR people , they have wonderful products .
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, Doc! Thank you for another great video. I've been a fan for years now. Take care and be well.
Thanks Mate!!
Yes And Yes to the getting the geometry right on the razor.I dont think that taping instead of getting the blade straight is what anyone should have to do
Thanks Dr Matt for the demonstration and information. I am using my deceased son's account, you know me as Mac Cajun Cosmic Cowboy.Hope holiday season is great for you and yours
Mac out
I have a razor I picked up on eBay and could not figure out why it did not shave well. Turns out, the geometry was incorrect. Followed your steps to correct the geometry, and shabango, I have another great razor. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's like going to a master class on sharpening razors. People may be critical of your techniques, but how can they argue with results. Cheers!
I have watched I think every video that you have made. You have been very helpful in so many was. I've have destroyed a few razors because of the geometry issues, and never figure out what was I doing wrong, but I happen to run into one of your videos on youtube, and ended up watching I believe most of them. I'm still learning and I'm sure I will still be learning in years to come. I have looked all over the web for various finishing stones, I do own the some naniwa stones I just have not bought a natural stone yet. It would be amazing to try one, but there is a lot to choose from. I do remember seeing you using the I.L.R. in a video or two and talked about how wonderful it is, I just haven't got to buy one yet. Again your videos have been inspiring, and extremely helpful, I can say I almost stopped using straight razors because I just couldn't get a damn edge back on it. Your videos help me stay the course. Thank you Dr. Matt for the help I do appreciate it.
I appreciate your expertise Doc!!
Thank you for another great video. Learned so much from you that it is priceless. As a fellow Vale Rossi fan who is getting ready to purchase his first set of stones, I am crossing my fingers for number 2 give away pack. Have a great holiday season and a merry Christmas...
Great video! Perfect timing for me I have a TI that it seems to not shave the best. I am going to check on the geometry and correct per your instructions. I do love the black Arknsas for a finisher, I order mine just after your burnishing video.
That thing got a Hemi? Great Vid Dr Matt! I enjoy the the tutorials and learn something every time I watched your vids.
Love your videos! Learning a lot and getting a different, unique perspective than most of what you see on UA-cam about honing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Another nice video. I bought a Thiers Issard straight razor some time back (time flies) based on your recommendation. Your videos have helped me (and many others) a lot, although I'm still working on it - and my sharpening journey is a slow and steady race (you make it look so easy). Happy holidays! All the best.
Another awesome honing vídeo brother. Great 🎁 👍
Just found your channel a few days ago, love it all. Very informative and detailed 👍🏽
Thanks again for the videos and the giveaway opportunity. I'm starting back up my straight razor journey after some time away cheating with shavettes. I have a couple razors to hone and that stone and strop would be perfect. Thanks again for the techniques and learning all these years.
Again a great video Matt, your videos are always an inspiration to get my stones out I will hone 2 razors on Sunday, thanks for sharing your wisdom
I got into to DE shaving this year and all 3 of my sons jumped in with me, but 1 of them jumped out and went into Straight Razor shaving. Talked me into trying it with him. Came across your videos and have learned a lot.. try to share with him as well (yes I give you credit, he knows I’m a novice🤣) TY and Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you also Dr. Matt!
Thanks for the Video Dr. Matt. Had my first success honing using your corticule technique a couple of weeks ago. It was a great feeling using a razor I'd honed myself! Thank you! Have a great Christmas.
Nice! Thanks for the video & giveaway!
You just made that honing so easy, I just want to go do one myself. Great video Dr. Matt.
I would love to get those for Christmas
Great video Matt, still using a Feather style shavette as stones are a bit of a barrier to using a full straight razor. Have tried with cheaper stones but would love to win this. If not good luck to everyone else.
Another great video, Dr. Matt! Merry Christmas from Texas!
Merry Christmas Dr. Matt. I've never used a straight razor, but it's always intrigue me. The cost getting into straight razor shaving seems a bit prohibative. But slowly I'm collecting items. For instance, I bought a sharpening stone rack, like the one you mentioned in a previous video, for the kitchen sink. Which I currently use to sharpen kitchen knives. Winning one of these prizes would be a great step forward for me. Even if I don't win, it's a great Christmas giveaway, for whoever wins. Great video.
Awesome video dr !! I have a ti sheep and wolf and I had to work the spine a bit as well but for the last 10!years wow what a shaver easy to hone
Quick question. Best place to order a nice large black surgical I want to add one to my collection
Thank you sir
Regards david
I am from Malaysia and have watched and enjoyed all your videos...I think they are great...I have razors requiring touch-ups and much more but still don't have the courage to do it as yet. Merry Christmas wishes to you too!
Many thanks to you DrMatt and ILR for being just as awesome. LOVE your videos you are the reason I have a microscope for my razors it's so helpful especially when I was brand new at it you could see what was going on. Merry Christmas to you and good luck to everyone!
Love your videos. Use them as guideline to improve my honing skills.
Thank you.
Excellent video as always brother take care happy new year
17:07 Beautiful razor. Nicely done. ✨
Just started back making some straight razors, testing the different types of steel and heat treatments I want to use. Really enjoy your video and have learned a lot! That premium ILR would be amazing to finish on. I could send a picture of the razor I’m working on now if you like, finishing up the scales and turning the hardware. Thanks
Hello sir, thank you very much for all the precious information you give on your channel. It helped and will help many passionate People. I wish you a merry Christmas