Witch of the two would have the better shave out of a Shapton glass set 4k 8k 16k and a naniwa 5k 8k 12k. Just wondering as I'm about to make a purchase and can't figure out witch to buy
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Witch of the two would have the better shave out of a Shapton glass set 4k 8k 16k and a naniwa 5k 8k 12k. Just wondering as I'm about to make a purchase and can't figure out witch to buy
i myself work with naniwa 1,5,8 set, and finish on and escher, but that is my 2 cents
Spud,
The 3, 5, 10 or 3, 8, 12 Naniwas work well as a progression.
I haven't had any experience with the Shaptons, but would like to try the 16k :)
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
In my experience, you can straight from the Naniwa 3k to the Naniwa 12k. It's all a matter of preparing the stone to cut aggressively at first and smoothing out during the honing.
I had the exact same debate when I got my hones. I ended up going for the Shaptons, not for any other reason than I liked the symmetry of going 4-8-16 as I went up the grits. I also have the 1k as a bevel setter. I can get really great, smooth edges from these stones and they are great to use.
But now I want to get the Naniwa's, and a few more naturals as well. Really just experimenting to see what gives me the smoothest edges..! Thats my excuse anyway, and if it justify's my HAD then great..! :D
I've tried Naniwa (chosera) and Shapton. Either would give you an equally good shave. It's just a matter of picking one, and learning how to use 'em well.
Does one set the bevel with a 1000 grit stone, and then work your way up to 8000 grit or so, and then finish with a strop? if you went up to a 12000 grit stone would you use a strop afterwards? And does the strop need to be used with leather side second and canvas side first, or vice versa?
Take a look at Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki
I find stropping beneficial no matter what hone I use last. And the leather is the last thing that the edge rubs against before cutting my whiskers.