just got my 8x3 today i've tryed a couple of razors on it and it cuts probably like a 4k with a good slurry to 5k 7k quik enought to rescue a dull razor polishes nicley as they all do i have finished on dry then cr.5 then stropped . My mate also used it on a blade he was having probs with he did the slurry diluting trick its his first time he has used a coticule.i stroped it on my livii ch.5 then the leather side has i did'nt want any accidents on my livi loom strop . He phoned me up tonight and said the shave was that smooth he did'nt think the razor was working but it was . He said it is the best and smoothest shave he has had now he wants a coticule. I remember my first time and the shaves are smooth then you get use to that and stop apreciating how good the coticule is.