Thread: Don't Laugh - Ok Do Laugh

Welcone to SRP Jerry. From your list of errors it sounds like you've been doing your homework. I imagine you will be up to speed in no time. Those are darn good stones but just not ideal for straight razors. I like the Norton 4/8 with the DMT D8c for lapping and serious chip or frown removal and the D8E for setting bevels. That and the 4/8 and you are good to go.

There are a variaty of finishing stones of higher grit and I imagine you've probably read about them. The Chinese 12K is cheap but slow and the Shapton 16K seems to be the favorite although it is more $$. Whatever you do ......