Thread: Irritation off of 8k Norton? Higher grit needed??

+1 on what Spendur just said, the Norton worked to it's max can give a very smooth edge add a .50 Cr stropping and you should have a great edge... Keep in mind the Norton 8k can be pushed quite a bit, by how you use that stone.... Lapping it plays a huge part in this, lapping on 1k sandpaper or even lower creates a fast cutter, smoothing out the final lapping finish on the 8k creates a whole different feel and scratch pattern... Using the stone with water then letting it go to almost dry and a feather light touch will bring out a different aspect to the 8k also....
The best thing you could possibly do for your honing skills is continue to work the 8k until you get where you wanna be, then add a finisher....
JMHO of course

Thanks for the input everyone

I think I'll do what Geln said and just practice on the 8k more. I know I'll get it perfect sooner or later!

Dave

i will agree pretty much completely with glen,so i will add my tuppence worth too....i use a steich-reimen paddle strop with all my razors with .50 and leather, this works great however before I had hones i bought a tony miller 4 sided paddle with the four different pastes 3.0,1,0.5 & .25. I guess the cost of the paddle was the thing for me initially plus it gave me a great deal of stropping practice. I have a couple of razors still that have never touched a hone and they shave great.I will say when budget is an issue this is a far less painful option.

On a norton overhoning is possible but caution will look after this, shaptons are exspensive and very nice so coticules are a great idea also.i always believe that price is always an issue ( cos Im scottish) but the info on this thread will assist you greatly,enjoy your learning and you cant go wrong.

happy honing, simon