Thread: Question for Shapton 30K users

If you have to think about it the answer is "NO" it is a nice stone to have but not needed nor is that silly paste! if a 8k, 10k, 12k or 16k is not fine enough for you the only obvious choice is the "500K AIR HONE"(patent pending) open your razor hold the edge parallel to the floor, twirl around feverishly for 1 hour, strop, shave and repeat until edge is perfect. the air friction will abrade the edge so it is ready to shave. please now remit a mere $250US to my paypal account. thank you, no refunds, void where prohibited, use at own risk to self others and your razor. NOT to be used for the other purpose.

enjoy,
jim

It's rarely about necessity, but more often about preference or desire to try something different. I'm content shaving off an 8k. We all could have stopped with just 1 brush, 1 razor, 1 finisher, etc, but who does that? That's just crazy talk!

Regards,

JC

If I'm not mistaken the fine pastes are a finer grit than 30k, so in theory you will not gain anything by using the Shapton other than the satisfaction of using a stone rather than a pasted strop. JMHO.

I wouldn't spend my money on it. But, it's not my money we're talking about.

16 edge should get very nicley refined by diamond spray or CrO on felt.
But if you really want to go higher on a synthetic stone, consider Suehiro Gokumyo it gives great edge, IMO much better than 30k GS, and very much on par with Shapton Pro 30k which is a lot more expensive.