That's good to know. I will probably stick with this one for now just in case and once I learn more, I can then get the other one and experiment further.
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I would say if your new to straights then maybe just strop it and send it out for pro honing , see how it goes.
Personally I don't refresh blades , I like to go from the beginning to the end and then some.
Just put an order in for a Welsh purple one.
As I said im purely a synthetic man so this will be a fun change.
I have read many, many reviews over the last year or so and this thread finally made me get one. All I can say is take the grit ratings with a pinch of salt.
And Cocy, steve from the invisible edge will put a fantastic egde to your razor.
Well chaps, I came home this evening and a little package was waiting for me. My hone was sent out on Sat so a tip of my hat to AJ and my postie.
It comes lapped but I gave it a quick lapping on 600 grit wet 'n' dry anyway. I choose my Gotta 120 for the test drive, this is a incredibly easy razor to hone and takes a wicked edge.
My honing progression is thus: Chosera 1k, Superstone 5k, Speciality 10k, Gokumyo 20k. As I've never used a natural Ive decided to work backwards so my first go was a splash and go refresh after the 10k. 20 weight of the blade laps, 40 linen/60 shell and I was good to go.
Now for its first outing I will say as a hone for refreshing I was pleasantly surprised, it gave a nice shave that was crisp and close, no irritation, very happy. I cant say that it has improved the 10k but it hasnt deteriorated. So after this first go I could recommend as a cheap and simple refresher.
Over this week I'm going to try honing after the 5k then the 1k. I will be using the same razor, strop, brush and soap to avoid variables. As this is my first time with a natural it will be a fun challenge.
Try 2 or 3 super light laps after the 20K? It's not finer, looks 8-(10k if burnished- witchcraft but I have an eye for this sort of thing and I'm good at being right) it also looks somewhat soft. but it might improve the edge as natural particles cut differently than man made ceramics.
at only 9 pounds you cant go wrong. Buying one myself. I don't have enough stones ;)
You can add a drop of glycerin to the water and see how it changes things too. :gl:
Marshal, I got a hone shipped from China to my front door in East Central Illinois in 3 1/2 days. I was expecting 3 or 4 weeks.
Slawman