Thread: what is your honing/stroping system and technique

Hello

I am new to shaving and am doing alot of research about sharpening razors. I have read tons about first hones finish hones...

I would like to ask everyone what they do for sharpening. Just a quick list of the order of tools and which ones ... something like this. This is not what i do just an example of what i am looking for.

1k norton
4k norton
8k norton
12k chineese

1.0 paste on paddle
.5 paste on paddle

linen
leather

lather and shave...

i am looking for some ideas about what to get for honing and for stropping with pastes and what people like best...and what works economically for me...

thanks for all your help and advice...i get such great tips from this forum...