Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
A 12K should not provide a buttery feel? If you think you need a 16K or a 30K to provide this you are misinformed. A 12K quality stone in the right hands will get you to shaving nirvana. For that matter an 8K should just about do it too.

Whew Thanks Nelson, I thought I was the only one slightly confused with this thread...

I read it twice then waited to post because I was sure I misunderstood it,, I concur a 8k should get you a great shave a 12k should make it even smoother...
Everyone's face is different and I am all for using different finishers once you learn them, but there seems to be an acceptance that Synthetic hones are going to be "Crisp" feeling, myself I think you are creating a self-fulfilling outcome.. Getting the edge to fit your face and the steel takes practice it really is just that simple...

"No amount of money spent on a Stone can replace the time it takes learning to use it"