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01-22-2015, 11:06 AM #8
Good idea. I suspect it may have contacted the cup or something.
For your main question, the answer is always the same...
It is easier to keep a razor sharp than it is to sharpen a razor. As soon as you notice an diminishment in the quality of the shave, that is the time to touch up the razor. 5 to 10 very light round trip strokes on the 8k Norton should be your starting point, followed by stropping. If you are still not satisfied with the shave, repeat it before your next shave. Go ahead and do it a few days in a row if needed.
This should be sufficient to help you get the most from what you have. If you do get another ding, after you figure out your honing stroke, then you can try to repair it yourself with the 4k or, if need be, the 1k.
Then you can consider getting a higher grit hone. The two most commonly raved about here (not the only options by any means) are the Naniwa SuperStone (now called Select I think) 12k and the Suehiro Gokumyo 20k.
Also, be sure to read up on hone lapping. It is not optional.Regards,
PCM