is shapton the way to go?
Hi, I have a Norton 4/8 k stone, and the flattening stone, also a Dovo strop. I'm not new to the art of the edge but just can not seem to get the shave I want. I'm using a old razor that has no name, and a Dove 5/8 stainless that seems ok but I feel like I can get a better edge on the carbon so I'm thinking about buying a 16k and a 30k shapton. So..... can stainless realy shave well?
and is the money for a set of shaptons well spent.
thanks
5ACLOCKSHDW
I'm thankful for the responce
I have been able to get a edge that has givin me a good shave for 11 or 12 months now and dont get any nicks or bad burns from the edge off the norton and strop that I'v been using. it is just not that "perfectly" close shave that I alway wanted. It's sharp, but no, I am by no means the master of the art of straight razor hone. Im sure I will be learning a lot, and thanks to the men here.
cheap chromium oxide strop? is this the balso wood and past or is it one of the strops that the leather is glued to a wood base?
thanks again you guys
James