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    At this point in time... gssixgun's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by tintin View Post
    can i use my course DMT? Do you agree with the idea that I shouldn't be afraid to use more strokes?
    I use my 325 DMT but it is pretty worn

    I think the slurry will give you a more "Mellow Feel" to the edge it won't change the actual keeness

    As to the amount of strokes, see that gets tuff I believe the edge is built much lower and all the finisher should effect is the feel

    Have you taken the 1k bevel set challenge ??? Can you shave at 1k ???

    The step ladder challenge is even better

    Grit numbers vary but basically

    Shave at the 1k bevel set
    Shave after the 4k level
    Shave after the 8k Level
    Shave after the Finisher

    Do only 20 laps on clean leather before each shave

    You can just do a couple of test strokes to get a feel of the edge at each level but this really teaches you what each step is giving to the final edge

    You can also add or subtract ideas at each level to see what they bring to the final outcome

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    The dish soap was meant to use on the lapping film not the 12 k.. Sorry for the confusion.. Try to torque the razor very lightly towards the edge..misty slurry is your friend on the 12k as Glen stated.. Bring the 12 k with you to the sink when you shave.. Try 10 strokes..and so on til you feel what your looking for an a edge.. Everything below 12khas to b balls on for the finisher to really give you that kick

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrHouston View Post
    This is all good to hear. I have a Naniwa SS 12k being delivered today. It's my 1st finisher - I've been using lapping film so far down to 1 micron.

    Should be a fun weekend.
    you'll love the 12K SS. That's all I used until a friend showed me the Suehiro 20K. Now I also go from the 12 to the 20 when I hone a razor. It's easy to get spoiled.
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