Thread: What did I do wrong with my Shaptons?

Originally Posted by supersco

I really don't think I need to reset the bevel, but I can pick up a 1K glass stone if you think that would help. Alternatively, maybe I need to work on my finishing? I don't have any pastes, but those are cheap if you think they could help refine the edge.

I started with the same set up as you, except I had a 1k king from my wood working days. Latter I bought a Chosera 1k and latter the 1k & 2k shapton glass ( so I could have the whole set) thinking that it would work better all shapton glass progression. All systems worked fine. However I prefer 1K Chosera for bevel set and then go to the 4k, 8k and 16k, I now hardly use the 1k & 2k shapton glass any more.

Also, CrOx on hard wool felt strop is key to get an irritation free shave out of the 16k shapton glass, at least for me. Glen mention slury with the 16k glass and that works for me to some extent. Simpler, IMO, is the CrOx or CeOx thought.

For best comfortable shaves, I'm going to naturals now. Although one of my best shavers ever (Henckles Friodur) was finished on 16k and CrOx on hardwool felt strop. Went full circle with naturals and it didn't shave better, until I went back to 16k SG and CrOx. Just to show you sometimes the best it's in front of us, but we get on our mind that more exotic or expensive it's better!

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