Thread: First bevel set and great shave.

Willie, Bravo!
Maybe the biggest victory was in a sound bevel set. It you hadn't gotten that right - none of the rest of it would have mattered. Keep giving lots of attention to that part of the honing & you'll thank yourself. I've gone from the norton 8 to a Swaty - and was pleased w/ the shave from the norton - and surprised that the Swaty left it even more smooth. 'Fairly impressive. You have what it takes to enjoy shaves the rest of your days.
Saitou - Your edge from the nani 8 may not be improved by the Swaty. That little Swaty impresses me alot, but the edges from the n8 are amazing. I have many more blades on a nani than the norton - so it may be a skill/familiarity thing - but still the nani 8 edge is so good, the only improvements will be from a very capable & fine stone.
If you get consistently comfortable edges from this 8k level - you're able to explore the higher grit stones. Bang for the buck, I'm a big fan of the nani 12.