Quote Originally Posted by cudahogs
Thanks, Joe. I try to treat the Swaty like a finer grit than the Norton 8k, now I feel better that I have a little confirmation.
-Fred
If you use the Swaty to keep your razors at a constant level of keen, will need other stones only occasionally. In the old days it was not unusual for a shaver to maintain his razors that way and send them out to a professional on those infrequent occasions when it became necessary.

In fact, I used to go to an old time master barber who used to do just that. Even with the high volume of use in his shop he sent razors no more often than once a month. He had quite a collection, so I don't know how often he would send out a particular razor.