Scott, I don't want to be impertinent, but I can't help but ask... I thought you said you had cut down to only one razor, the SRP Livi? What for all the hones? :)
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I would make sure to finish with Chromium Oxide though. I have found that it is the one thing one can do that will add mountains of smoothness to a shave.
R
I have more disappoining results from chromium oxide than positive ones. the resulting edge from it almost always seems less keen (sounds a lot like my complaints with a coticule, huh).
Apparently, I like having an edge with "bite." For me, the SGS 30K gives a super smooth edge and the keenness that I'm looking for.
I have found that when it comes to edges it is definitely a personal thing. I have found, for Chromium, the harder the steel the better the results. I use to shave off 0.25 diamond and really liked it but when I went to Chromium I found that I can get a razor to sharp. I know, I know, some will say to sharp is not possible and I use to be one of them but with Chromium I get shaves that are velvet smooth.
Richard
Well, Ray, I only have the Shapton GS series
and the Nakayama, so I'm not looking at much
duplication there :)
I'm interested in shaving and honing, but not
collecting. The idea is to have my own razor
(a favourite), and have plenty of time to hone
razors for other folks.
Regards,
- Scott
It is not if it is 0.5 micron Chromium Oxide. The rough formula is: Estimated Microns = (14755)/(Grit)
Using above formula for a 16K Shapton stone for instance:
Microns= (14755)/(16000)
= 0.922
The Shapton stone has the figure of 0.92 micron embossed under the glass. I have found this formula fairly reliable.
Take Care,
Richard
The problem I have with getting use from the numbers of the CrO is how the Cro is used. I look at it as an edge refiner and I imagine it breaking off micro burs in the grooves of the teeth. It also has a gentle abrasive factor involved but stopping off the edge is much different effect than honing it. Has it not been suggested that a stopping stroke or two on a hone corrects overhoning and gets rid of burs? Maybe an experiment with stropping on a 30K would be interesting. I would be more than happy to apply the scientific method if anyone wanted to donate a 30k shapton for my laboratory:gl:
Mike