Good to see you back, I like aiws as you explain in easy to understand for us newcomers to understand and put into practice. I know you're busy but keep safe and healthy and please don't stop the informative videos all together.
Darren, it's good to be back! ;) Yeah, Buddy! I am getting more sleep still doing the job of two people, but my 24-7 on-call is every other week now and that helps a lot. I will keep making videos! Thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric, nice to see ilr expanding their offerings. I really enjoyed and learned a lot with your sharpening videos. They lead me in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
Jeronimo this was an interesting insider's look at ILR's 2" Horween Illini Latigo leather strops! ;) Yeah, Buddy so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Awesome video Eric! Been a long minute since you posted, glad to see you back. I got into straights, exclusively from your channel. Other channels were not as informative and lacked your charisma. Zertone - learned to shave and hone my razor; always have a toothy sharpness to them, requires stropping while shaving to keep the edge up; not to mention their is a "tinny" smell from the razor. Gold dollar - its a better shave, then a zertone. Dove solingen - WOW! There's no turning back! I suppose, one has to use and experience subpar razors before truly appreciating a fine one. Thank you for putting your heart into everything you do, I appreciate it.
Charlie, it's been a while for sure... work is/was very busy! ;) Yeah, Buddy I'm back! Experience is a wonderful teacher, but it can take time so it's good to have other resources! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Great to hear it, Pekka! ;) Yeah, Buddy! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Brother Eric it looks like your time away did you right. Thank you for putting these videos together. There’s always room for me to improve my stropping as my strops show some nicks here and there. I loved the guest video addition as well. Keep it up buddy!
Brother Brain the time away was a good rest bit for me! I'm feeling much better. ;) Yeah, Buddy we can all improve! I appreciate that you loved the quest video segment! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hey Eric I sent in a comment just a bit ago and I meant to mention ILR I just wanted to say I have one of their 3x8 Premium Hones and absolutely love it I can’t imagine not having that stone for my finish I get superb edges with it it truly is a great finishing stone, I also have one of the 3” limited edition navy/boa strops and buddy let me tell you with 6+ months of use it just gets better and better I had a good strop before I bought this one and now I have an awesome strop, one more thing I want to add concerning Imperia La Roccia they truly are a great company to do business with I’ve spoken with Doug several times he’s truly a good man I won’t hesitate to do business with them the gear they offer is top notch it really is and I can attest to that first hand I really enjoyed the video Doug put together can’t wait to see the next one he does… ok that’s two windy comments I’ve made I’ll stop now, I don’t comment often but when I do I make up for when I don’t Lol Have a Great Day! Perry W. Van Horn
Perry, the 3” Limited Edition Navy/Boa Strop does keep getting better and better the longer they are used! And their 3x8 Premium Fine Hones are fantastic finishing stones at a great price just like their strops! Plus nothing but the best quality materials :) #Heart
Another Great #SREFS Eric! Good To See You Back Brother. It was Cool to see how the ILR 2" Strop is made. Count Me out on the GiveAway, I have an Awesome Premier Strop Co. Strop that I Love. Plus hopefully someone who needs it gets it. Eric, Good to see You My Friend. Hope you had a Good Turkey Day. Stay Safe & Take Care!
It's good to be seen, Brother! ;) Yeah, Buddy we had an interesting and nice Turkey Day! I hope you had a Good Turkey Day. Jody thanks for Your Great Comment and Encouragement, and thanks for Watching! :) Have a Great Weekend, Take Care and Stay Safe, My Friend! :) #Heart
Hello Eric, I’ve been watching your channel for quite some time and I thoroughly enjoy your videos your a good man to have around I truly hope to see you around for many more years, as your well aware there are times we have to put down the things we enjoy and take care of business ie work, life etc that’s just the way it is but let me tell you my friend I’m Thankful to see you back on your channel you help more people than you probably realize and I would recommend you to anyone starting out in straight razor shaving just a wealth of knowledge you’ve helped me many times way back when I started my journey and still to this day I Thank You for that many times over, you have yourself a most wonderful day my friend and take care… Perry W. Van Horn
Perry, it feels good to be back! ;) Yeah, Buddy I'm looking forward to many more years making videos as well! Thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a wonderful day and a great weekend, my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric! Thank you so much for putting this video out. As a strop-maker and artisan myself, I enjoyed watching the workshop part - I’ve been working with leather for several months now. And it’s truly an eye-opener to be able to see some of the machines used in ILR’s processes. Definitely gave me some ideas for my own in the future. But otherwise, I’m happy to see you’re still enjoying your shaves and all things straight razor related!;)
Nicholas, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! ;) Yeah, Buddy this video was a wonderful insider look into the ILR shop and how they make their strops! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Great video! Really nice to see ILR. I currently have two of their strops and a stone that I got based on your videos and am a huge fan of their products so it's a real treat to see one made and the workshop. I got started watching your videos when I was running medical supplies to the Pacific northwest during the lockdown. I pulled into a truckstop for the night and the shelves were bare of anything to shave with accept a strait razor. I watched a quick video on how to use and what proceeded was kind of a train wreck. I finally found your videos and that was the ticket. I learned to shave and about how to care for the gear and got hooked on it. I now own 6 razors and only shave with a strait razor. Obviously I don't want to be in the contest give away as I already have some but I just wanted to say that when it comes to learning about how to shave your videos are the best place for someone to learn and this video is no exception. The products that you have shown on your channel and your recommendations have been excellent high quality, affordable and perfect for shavers at all levels. Thank you so much for your contribution to the shaving community and helping so many of us learn how to shave.
Bill, I'm so glad to hear about your success! ;) Yeah, Buddy thanks so much for sharing your story! It means a lot! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric, good to see you again! Been awhile. I like this channel for technique. I am always learning from you and when I apply what I learn my shaves improve immensely. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
Ken, it's good to be seen! ;) Yeah, Buddy glad to hear you're enjoying the channel! Thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Great video! So good to see you back!!! I love ❤️ my IRL strop. What I like most about this channel is all the great information and techniques that is share with us all.
It's good to be back Randall! ;) Yeah, Buddy ILR makes some of the best strops on the market! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
I found your channel looking for "how-to" videos for a newby straight razor shaver and wasn't disappointed in the least. I still like that you once in awhile cover the basics while staying up with the current information about the hobby. Another good video, Eric, gonna have to bookmark that link to Doug's page on M&M...shoot, I'm not too far from Louisiana, might have to pay him a visit!
Jay, so happy you found us! ;) Yeah, Buddy this channel is for the beginners and for people that have been around a while too! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe my friend, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric...I like AIWS because you gave me the confidence to embrace the journey...shaving with a SR! I learned much from watching your channel since 2019 because of the close-up and multi camera. I now have a few SR and although I can't shave with them daily but when I do...I followed your style 80%. I tried to honed like you but the stones I have are not up to standard. I yearned for an ILR stone and strop for a long time but their shipping ia just too high to my place. Anyway, love watching your video, take care, keep safe and please do continue...Happy Thanksgiving!
Richard, I'm so happy you've been part of the AIWS Family sense 2019! ;) Yeah, Buddy I'll be doing more close-up videos and multi-camera videos, so glad they have given you the confidence you needed to embrace the journey! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Good to see you back Eric! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I like AIWS because you explain the shaving process well and you also make improvements on the quality and content of the videos.
I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving Joseph! ;) We did have an interesting and nice Thanksgiving. I'm so happy you enjoy the videos! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Yeah, Buddy I'm back! ;) Arh Robert thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
I'm with you xxXXCarbon6XXxx this is very interesting! ;) Yeah Buddy! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
hi buddy good to see you are well hope you had a great thanksgiving 👍 wonderful strop .🤣🤣🤣 what do i like about the channel all of it mate enjoy the content the how to series and the razors
Paul, we did have an interesting but nice Thanksgiving mate! ;) Yeah, Buddy! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Great video, I switched to 1.50 reading glasses to help me shave. That way I don't have to work with the Bi-focal glasses to shave. I came up with this idea while driving a big truck. I am considering buying one of those premium strops... black/green...
That's a great idea, Paul! ;) Reading glasses will be a far cry better to shave with than using Bi-focal glasses. The premium strops work well and I believe you will be happy with one. Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Glad to hear it, Mike! ;) Yeah, Buddy! Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great week, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Thank you Eric , I've found your channel especially informative , especially your technical tips to start and advance straight shavers . I've been using horse hide strops ...I've not used cow hide before , what's your opinion ?
Great question Martin! ;) Both will work just fine! This Horween Illini Latigo leather is exceptionally smooth letting the blade glide over the leather as you strop. Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Great question Mansoreaa! ;) May I ask what does your honing progression looks like (i.e. 1k, 3k, 8k, 12k, and stropping)? Let me know and I'll be able to help more. Thanks for your great question and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
@@AdventuresInWetShaving Usually I start 1- norton 1k, ( about 50 circles and 30 stroke)2- norton 4 k same tactic , 3- norton 8k with about 25-30 strokes, 4- finally I finishes with naniwa 12 k , 5- strop by wood with oxide 6- clean leather .
Mansoreaa when you are coming off of your Norton 1K does the edge try to dig into your wet thumbnail from the kneel to the toe (i.e. is the bevel properly set or not)? From your Norton 4k to 8k, and your Naniwa 12k you are trying to remove the scratch pattern from the previous stones. Then when finishing with your Naniwa 12k you can lighten up the pressure. Next, do not do step 5 go straight to the smooth clean leather. Followed by the tree-topping hair test (cutting hair halfway up the hair) or the hanging hair test if your straight razor passes this test you're straight razor is shave-ready. Please let me know how you get along, and let me know if you have any other questions. Step 5 would be a great way to prolong your straight razor's edge between honing. Have a good day my friend! :) #Heart
?Hello, I got an ILR belt from English leather and I was very upset, it is very stiff, not smooth and not plastic like a regular jeans belt, It cannot even be compared with Japanese belts, What can be done to make it soft and smooth?
Great question Yuri! ;) Your ILR English Bridle strop/belt should have a smooth side of the leather and a suede side, and it should be stiff to keep it flat. You could use something like Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP Leather Conditioner Natural Oil Beeswax Formula to make it softer. I have also used my homemade Razor Wax which will do the same thing. Before every use, I will rub my hand on the strop/belt real good to warm it up as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions, and let me know how you get along. Thanks for your great comment and question, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great day, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Good to see you back, I like aiws as you explain in easy to understand for us newcomers to understand and put into practice. I know you're busy but keep safe and healthy and please don't stop the informative videos all together.
Darren, it's good to be back! ;) Yeah, Buddy! I am getting more sleep still doing the job of two people, but my 24-7 on-call is every other week now and that helps a lot. I will keep making videos!
Thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric, nice to see ilr expanding their offerings. I really enjoyed and learned a lot with your sharpening videos. They lead me in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
Jeronimo this was an interesting insider's look at ILR's 2" Horween Illini Latigo leather strops! ;) Yeah, Buddy so glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Awesome video Eric! Been a long minute since you posted, glad to see you back.
I got into straights, exclusively from your channel. Other channels were not as informative and lacked your charisma.
Zertone - learned to shave and hone my razor; always have a toothy sharpness to them, requires stropping while shaving to keep the edge up; not to mention their is a "tinny" smell from the razor.
Gold dollar - its a better shave, then a zertone.
Dove solingen - WOW! There's no turning back! I suppose, one has to use and experience subpar razors before truly appreciating a fine one.
Thank you for putting your heart into everything you do, I appreciate it.
Charlie, it's been a while for sure... work is/was very busy! ;) Yeah, Buddy I'm back! Experience is a wonderful teacher, but it can take time so it's good to have other resources!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Yes eric, your channel and videos rule because they are really easy-to-understand!
Great to hear it, Pekka! ;) Yeah, Buddy!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Brother Eric it looks like your time away did you right. Thank you for putting these videos together. There’s always room for me to improve my stropping as my strops show some nicks here and there. I loved the guest video addition as well. Keep it up buddy!
Brother Brain the time away was a good rest bit for me! I'm feeling much better. ;) Yeah, Buddy we can all improve! I appreciate that you loved the quest video segment!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hey Eric I sent in a comment just a bit ago and I meant to mention ILR I just wanted to say I have one of their 3x8 Premium Hones and absolutely love it I can’t imagine not having that stone for my finish I get superb edges with it it truly is a great finishing stone, I also have one of the 3” limited edition navy/boa strops and buddy let me tell you with 6+ months of use it just gets better and better I had a good strop before I bought this one and now I have an awesome strop, one more thing I want to add concerning Imperia La Roccia they truly are a great company to do business with I’ve spoken with Doug several times he’s truly a good man I won’t hesitate to do business with them the gear they offer is top notch it really is and I can attest to that first hand I really enjoyed the video Doug put together can’t wait to see the next one he does… ok that’s two windy comments I’ve made I’ll stop now, I don’t comment often but when I do I make up for when I don’t Lol Have a Great Day!
Perry W. Van Horn
Perry, the 3” Limited Edition Navy/Boa Strop does keep getting better and better the longer they are used! And their 3x8 Premium Fine Hones are fantastic finishing stones at a great price just like their strops! Plus nothing but the best quality materials :) #Heart
Another Great #SREFS Eric! Good To See You Back Brother. It was Cool to see how the ILR 2" Strop is made. Count Me out on the GiveAway, I have an Awesome Premier Strop Co. Strop that I Love. Plus hopefully someone who needs it gets it. Eric, Good to see You My Friend. Hope you had a Good Turkey Day. Stay Safe & Take Care!
It's good to be seen, Brother! ;) Yeah, Buddy we had an interesting and nice Turkey Day! I hope you had a Good Turkey Day.
Jody thanks for Your Great Comment and Encouragement, and thanks for Watching! :) Have a Great Weekend, Take Care and Stay Safe, My Friend! :) #Heart
Hello Eric, I’ve been watching your channel for quite some time and I thoroughly enjoy your videos your a good man to have around I truly hope to see you around for many more years, as your well aware there are times we have to put down the things we enjoy and take care of business ie work, life etc that’s just the way it is but let me tell you my friend I’m Thankful to see you back on your channel you help more people than you probably realize and I would recommend you to anyone starting out in straight razor shaving just a wealth of knowledge you’ve helped me many times way back when I started my journey and still to this day I Thank You for that many times over, you have yourself a most wonderful day my friend and take care…
Perry W. Van Horn
Perry, it feels good to be back! ;) Yeah, Buddy I'm looking forward to many more years making videos as well!
Thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a wonderful day and a great weekend, my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric! Thank you so much for putting this video out. As a strop-maker and artisan myself, I enjoyed watching the workshop part - I’ve been working with leather for several months now. And it’s truly an eye-opener to be able to see some of the machines used in ILR’s processes. Definitely gave me some ideas for my own in the future. But otherwise, I’m happy to see you’re still enjoying your shaves and all things straight razor related!;)
Nicholas, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! ;) Yeah, Buddy this video was a wonderful insider look into the ILR shop and how they make their strops! I'm so happy you enjoyed it.
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
@@AdventuresInWetShaving Happy Belated Thanksgiving to you too - keep the great work coming!;)
Great video! Really nice to see ILR. I currently have two of their strops and a stone that I got based on your videos and am a huge fan of their products so it's a real treat to see one made and the workshop.
I got started watching your videos when I was running medical supplies to the Pacific northwest during the lockdown. I pulled into a truckstop for the night and the shelves were bare of anything to shave with accept a strait razor. I watched a quick video on how to use and what proceeded was kind of a train wreck. I finally found your videos and that was the ticket. I learned to shave and about how to care for the gear and got hooked on it. I now own 6 razors and only shave with a strait razor. Obviously I don't want to be in the contest give away as I already have some but I just wanted to say that when it comes to learning about how to shave your videos are the best place for someone to learn and this video is no exception. The products that you have shown on your channel and your recommendations have been excellent high quality, affordable and perfect for shavers at all levels. Thank you so much for your contribution to the shaving community and helping so many of us learn how to shave.
Bill, I'm so glad to hear about your success! ;) Yeah, Buddy thanks so much for sharing your story! It means a lot!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric, good to see you again! Been awhile. I like this channel for technique. I am always learning from you and when I apply what I learn my shaves improve immensely. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
Ken, it's good to be seen! ;) Yeah, Buddy glad to hear you're enjoying the channel!
Thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
@@AdventuresInWetShaving always better to be seen than viewed, right?
Great video! So good to see you back!!! I love ❤️ my IRL strop. What I like most about this channel is all the great information and techniques that is share with us all.
It's good to be back Randall! ;) Yeah, Buddy ILR makes some of the best strops on the market!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
I found your channel looking for "how-to" videos for a newby straight razor shaver and wasn't disappointed in the least. I still like that you once in awhile cover the basics while staying up with the current information about the hobby. Another good video, Eric, gonna have to bookmark that link to Doug's page on M&M...shoot, I'm not too far from Louisiana, might have to pay him a visit!
Jay, so happy you found us! ;) Yeah, Buddy this channel is for the beginners and for people that have been around a while too!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe my friend, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Hi Eric...I like AIWS because you gave me the confidence to embrace the journey...shaving with a SR! I learned much from watching your channel since 2019 because of the close-up and multi camera. I now have a few SR and although I can't shave with them daily but when I do...I followed your style 80%. I tried to honed like you but the stones I have are not up to standard. I yearned for an ILR stone and strop for a long time but their shipping ia just too high to my place. Anyway, love watching your video, take care, keep safe and please do continue...Happy Thanksgiving!
Richard, I'm so happy you've been part of the AIWS Family sense 2019! ;) Yeah, Buddy I'll be doing more close-up videos and multi-camera videos, so glad they have given you the confidence you needed to embrace the journey!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Good to see you back Eric! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I like AIWS because you explain the shaving process well and you also make improvements on the quality and content of the videos.
I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving Joseph! ;) We did have an interesting and nice Thanksgiving. I'm so happy you enjoy the videos!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Glad to see you back
Yeah, Buddy I'm back! ;)
Arh Robert thanks so much for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Interesting, I had not seen a strop being made. I'll be interested to see how the 3" is made
I'm with you xxXXCarbon6XXxx this is very interesting! ;) Yeah Buddy!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
hi buddy good to see you are well hope you had a great thanksgiving 👍 wonderful strop .🤣🤣🤣 what do i like about the channel all of it mate enjoy the content the how to series and the razors
Paul, we did have an interesting but nice Thanksgiving mate! ;) Yeah, Buddy!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Great video, I switched to 1.50 reading glasses to help me shave. That way I don't have to work with the Bi-focal glasses to shave. I came up with this idea while driving a big truck. I am considering buying one of those premium strops... black/green...
That's a great idea, Paul! ;) Reading glasses will be a far cry better to shave with than using Bi-focal glasses. The premium strops work well and I believe you will be happy with one.
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Yeah I bought one. Black with green braided ends...
Very cool Paul! ;) You will have to keep me updated on how you like it. :) #Heart
Great video very informative I'm a big fan.
Glad to hear it, Mike! ;) Yeah, Buddy!
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great week, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
Thank you Eric , I've found your channel especially informative , especially your technical tips to start and advance straight shavers . I've been using horse hide strops ...I've not used cow hide before , what's your opinion ?
Great question Martin! ;) Both will work just fine! This Horween Illini Latigo leather is exceptionally smooth letting the blade glide over the leather as you strop.
Thanks for your great comment and encouragement, and thanks for watching! :) Take care and stay safe, have a great weekend my friend! :) #Heart
Can you strop that same way with a regular straight razor. That’s not a smiling blade?
Hi I hone my razor well and become sharp when testing, but I notice that it is a bit harsh when i shaving? What are the ways to soften it?
Great question Mansoreaa! ;) May I ask what does your honing progression looks like (i.e. 1k, 3k, 8k, 12k, and stropping)? Let me know and I'll be able to help more.
Thanks for your great question and thanks for watching! :) Have a great weekend, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart
@@AdventuresInWetShaving Usually I start 1- norton 1k, ( about 50 circles and 30 stroke)2- norton 4 k same tactic , 3- norton 8k with about 25-30 strokes, 4- finally I finishes with naniwa 12 k , 5- strop by wood with oxide 6- clean leather .
Mansoreaa when you are coming off of your Norton 1K does the edge try to dig into your wet thumbnail from the kneel to the toe (i.e. is the bevel properly set or not)? From your Norton 4k to 8k, and your Naniwa 12k you are trying to remove the scratch pattern from the previous stones. Then when finishing with your Naniwa 12k you can lighten up the pressure. Next, do not do step 5 go straight to the smooth clean leather. Followed by the tree-topping hair test (cutting hair halfway up the hair) or the hanging hair test if your straight razor passes this test you're straight razor is shave-ready. Please let me know how you get along, and let me know if you have any other questions.
Step 5 would be a great way to prolong your straight razor's edge between honing. Have a good day my friend! :) #Heart
@@AdventuresInWetShaving thanks, i will back soon
@@AdventuresInWetShaving I did exactly what you advised me to do, sharp blade and clean shave
?Hello, I got an ILR belt from English leather and I was very upset, it is very stiff, not smooth and not plastic like a regular jeans belt, It cannot even be compared with Japanese belts, What can be done to make it soft and smooth?
Great question Yuri! ;) Your ILR English Bridle strop/belt should have a smooth side of the leather and a suede side, and it should be stiff to keep it flat. You could use something like Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP Leather Conditioner Natural Oil Beeswax Formula to make it softer. I have also used my homemade Razor Wax which will do the same thing. Before every use, I will rub my hand on the strop/belt real good to warm it up as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions, and let me know how you get along.
Thanks for your great comment and question, and thanks for watching! :) Have a great day, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart