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My method for a Gokumyo 20k Refresh
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Just would like to share the method I have been using for my refreshes lately.
Since getting my G20K I had been using it alone for refreshing an edge. Once a razor had started to give me sub standard shaves.
If the razor did not respond well to it (G20k) alone. I would go back down to my Norton 8K. For some very light strokes. Then back on the Gok to finish. This had been working well for me.
But frequenting this site had me reading up on using my finisher to its maximum potential. A couple threads by members here much more experienced mentioned using the supplied slurry/cleaning stone to the mix.
Curiosity being what it is. Gave it a try.
Using only the 3K/cream colored side of the rubbing stone. I rub the wet surface of the hone. Generating a small amount of slurry. With this I make passes till the color of the slurry turns to a gray tint. Before I rinse the blade and stone. I do 10 WOTB passes. Then dilute the slurry and 10 more WOTB passes.
Then I thoroughly rinse everything and finish as I normally had been doing.
For the last five razors I have refreshed using this method. It has made an improvement on the edges I had previously achieved.
This is by no means an assertion that this way is the best or only way to do it. Just a humble submission of what method I have copied/arrived at. From the knowledge in this forum.
The members here through their posts and feedback. Have helped me achieve success rather pain free. Much quicker than would have been possible through trial and error.
Tips and feedback are as always welcome. Thanks guys. Ken..