Hi, i was hoping for some advise.
I'm still a beginner so go easy on me please :/
I had a Dovo that i couldnt get sharp. My bro honed it on his stones (sharpening stones, not his nuts,silly) and it didnt work. I sent it twice for pro honing and that didnt work either. Then my brother bought a 4 sided paddle strop and 4 grades of diamond paste, and that green oxide stuff.
Bingo, my dovo for the first time is mega sharp , however it isnt smooth, that i can tell.
I've done some reading and learnt a bit about a harsh finish. I know the oxide paste can dull a blade if over used and there is a white lapping paste too.
I'm gonna buy some 3inch paddle strops and pastes. I want to know exactly what grade pastes to buy.
I want to buy some diamond pastes and the green and white lapping pastes.
How many laps of each paste should i perform?
I know it might vary depending on the person and the state of the blade.
I only shave once a week so my blades will only need a touch up now and then. I'd asume i dont need the coarser pastes.
Many Thanks