Re: New Norton 4K/8K Stone
You better read some of the help files before you make you razor a lot worse. The general rule is that you start with the finest medium and work back towards the coarsest if it doesn't work.
Be sure to look at the pages from the barber's text on honing and stropping. You can also find the same information at Classic Shaving.
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Originally Posted by Techy
I know about soaking it in water for 10-15 minutes before honing and know that I should start on the 4K side first then onto the 8K side to polish it. Let me know and thanks! :)
Also If I follow the X pattern as I make a pass and return do I lift the blade off the stone or does it stay contacted to the stone as I slide it up?