Getting honing on the right path.
Hey guys,
I have 3 straight razors, one of which was professionally honed so I know what 'sharp' is. I am keen to learn how to do it and am a confident bloke and I've achieved some good shaves from razor no.2. I have 3 hones, a 4K naniwa samurai, a 8k superstone and a 10K superstone. I am finding that I can get a bevel (I can cut arm hair) and it feels good on the thumb. But when I give it a go on the 8k, by the end of the x strokes (10 to 12) I feel it is a little less keen that it was on the 4K. Why? Am I to believe that putting on the 10k would help...I doubt it. Have I overhoned it? (I also prior to the latest (Todays) honing started witha spine leading few strokes on the 4k and repeated the process. The result is 'good' but doesn't '
Fee' like the pro model. We are talking of two Dovo Prima Klang and one Bismarck 6/8 new razors. I know this whole matter is subjective, but any advice of tips would be great. Bobski