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01-24-2012, 04:05 AM #7
Woodcraft... the film is good stuff. Note that they have 0.3 micron film as well.
5 micron (similar to a 5000 grit waterstone)The jump from 5 to 0.3 seems large but film is aggressive
0.3 Micron Aluminum Oxide (similar to an 12000 grit waterstone)
and can bridge the gap just fine.
The film from woodcraft is the lowest cost entry to honing razors I know of.
Combine with a flat granite tile or two from the local tile shop
and also pick up a couple sheets of 15 micron (abut 1K) and you can
take a seriously dull eBay prize from dull to shave ready perhaps with
a kitchen grade bench hone for a very bad blade. I keep some
glass plates handy for Pinnacle Honing Film and because it presents
the razor with a flat as heck surface I have found that it works
well for some difficult str8 razors.
The final 0.3 micron edge is harsh but very sharp. Lather well and use
a light touch for a good shave. So do try the 0.3 micron. Use wet with
a little soapy water to keep the swarf from collecting.
Edit: the film is expensive long term. Keep an eye open
for a Norton 4k/8k at the same shop. But this film will
get ya going.