Scratches showing at 12k mean?
'Working a new blade, which has taken more attention than I've had to use before. The normal appearance at 20x mag is a fairly uniform mirror surface after riding a c12k. On this blade, I continue to see fine scratches. They are NOT leftover from the 8k nani. If I change the stroke, the orientation of the scratches change with it. I don't know if this means the steel is harder than usual (my guess - its a wacker), or softer, and if the next move should be cro2 of try the c12k dry.
What would you consider for next options?
Duh - why didn't I think of that?
'just habit, I guess - used to seeing a smooth mirror. I'll let you know how it feels. Thank you both!
'Just checked one other wacker - scratched also, but shaves wonderfully. I be strop'n
Not full shave yet, but now very encouraged
GSSixgunner repeatedly says we underestimate stropping. I did 8 on crox/leather, 60 on canvas, 100 on bare leather. Tried HHT, and only the heal performed, 30 more on leather, no change. 50 more on leather, and most of the edge lopped hair convincingly. (note: old fart hair gets really thin, so I test w/ body hair at first. These tests above were w/ the really thin head hair).
I went back to canvas for another 30, focusing on the toe-mid edge, then 30 more on leather. Thin hair fell all along the blade. I'll post again after a full shave.
Thank You, Gents. The noob (me) desperately needs your kind help & you all deliver with gusto. 'Sure appreciate your help!