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    If I had a large amount of razors already in shaving condition, I would jump on a Shapton GS 16k and be done with it. However, I have a lot of razors that are being restored, so they need to be taken from 0% ready to shave ready. I am really going to work on my wife on getting the starter Norton set. I think I can convince her for $105.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce View Post
    gugi,

    Did Lynn mention the grit of the Grey Goose?

    No, unfortunately he only said "tis smoof". I always secretly suspected the ole geezer can't even tell ANSI from JIS from %$%@#%#$, but don't rat me out....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruno View Post
    1000 seems right for setting a bevel.
    4000/8000 is great for honing.

    That is where I would stop though. Unless you can get decent shaves off an 8000 grit hone, there is really no point in going higher.
    To draw an analogy, there is no sense in upgrading a snipe rifle with an ultra expensive scope if you can't even hit the target at 100 yards.
    Or: there is no point in buying the low drag resistance swimming suits if you cannot even swim.

    Stop at 8000 until you can get decent shaves off of that. Worry about going higher afterwards.

    Agreed, you should be getting good shaves on the Norton 8K if not something is wrong. Good advice.

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