Thread: Slurries

Generally, man made stones are not used with slurry.
Slurry is used when the gap between the finer and the coarser stone is big enough that the stone without slurry will take time to refine your edge. It speeds up the process, and it leaves a coarser edge compared to that from the stone with plain water. So, there are few exceptions on naturals, but the basic rule is, if you use slurry, then, before moving to the next stone in your progression, clear the slurry and give your razor a few passes without slurry, or dilute the slurry until clear water, slowly.
You don't have to use slurry on every stone. It's just a tool to speed up things, that leaves a coarser edge. The thicker the slurry, the more coarse-fast it becomes.
My usual progression is bevel setter 1k, an 6k man made used with thin slurry, and a finisher, usually without slurry, depending from stone to stone.
For finishers, you can shave test the edges with or without slurry and compare them.
There is no trick. If you know the basics, test them and find out what works for you.

Edit; also, don't use the same nagura for your 1k and 5k. Every nagura has a grit too. A nagura suitable for a 1k stone will not be suitable for a 5k. And, particles from your 1k will transfer on your 5k no matter how careful you are.