I have in the past shaved with a 1k synth edge to prove to myself that the bevel was set properly.
I followed your method exactly.
I have one side of my Washita 180 sic, the other side is 600 w/d.
I did 30 x sets of 10 half strokes with Smiths, then lightened the pressure for 15 sets of 5 x half strokes and finally diluted the smiths by adding water for 50 x very light X strokes. I was only working the 180 sic side
I had killed the bevel good a proper before starting so this was a complete bevel set on the Washita.
The bevel felt and looked good but I wanted to be sure. So I shaved with it.
I have never set a bevel on a washita before, it took a long time and it needed testing.
I stropped the razor 40 on herringbone cotton and 40 on buffalo which is fast then 20 on a leather stop pasted with Cro Ox.
I washed my face with soap and water, lathered up with WSP Mahogany and went for it.
The first pass was not comfortable but not agony. The second pass felt pretty good, the 3 pass was nice and the 4th pass was actually excellent.
My face is BBS but my neck although very close isn't totally BBS but I'm not unhappy, it's about the usual if I'm not going out. I certainly couldn't shave again with something else today.
I haven't started on the 600 side of the Washita yet, that's tomorrows mission. I hope to finish the razor tomorrow but I'm not in a huge rush, I might even shave with it after each side/stone to see how it feels as i progress.
All in all, your method works well for me so far and I have to say I'm impressed with the Washita bevel, slow but certainly as good as a 1k synth bevel.
Nice one Paul :bow
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