Hi, All;

I'm planning my Xmas list and the time has come to go STR8. I've already been using a silvertip badger brush with good soap and creme (even uberlather) with a Mach III. Aside from the actual razor, I'd like to get some feedback on my plan for hones and strops that I will start out with.

I've watched several youtube videos on honing and stropping, including many of Lynn Abrams' videos. At first I was intimidated by the number of hones and slurry stones I thought I'd need just to be able to maintain a good edge. Now I think I've found a good package to get me started:
  • Either Norton 4000/8000, or Naniwa 3000/8000 water stone
  • Lynn Abrams modular paddle strop with .5um diamond spray


My thinking is that the combo water stone will keep the razor beveled and sharp, and the modular paddle strop with .5um diamond spray will put a very keen edge on the blade and keep it stopped effectively. This seems like a relatively simple and inexpensive solution.

Any feedback on this plan? Also, any feedback on whether the Norton or Naniwa combo stones are better?

Thanks,
djo