Keeping a New Shave Ready Edge Sharp
I've been using my new Bismarck for a while now.I think it is getting close to that time when I must bring it to the altar of honing. I am wondering to all those with more experience than I....
What have you found to be the best way to bring a once new, shave ready blade back to its peek performance?
I know I can..
1) Ship it to a "honemeister"...excellent results
2)Use a 12K? chinese or otherwise
3) Use a barber's hone? Not sure what "brand" or "grit" is best here.
4) Drop to a Norton 4K/8K and then up to a 12K?
Any and all suggestions are welcomed.
In addition, I also know that as a new shaver, it is smarter to go with a honemeister at this point, but keeping in ind that one day would like to keep my blades in top condition on my own....which method do you use to keep your razor sharp?
Thanks.