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    Default Refreshing an edge

    Have a dovo full hollow that needs to be refreshed. Start with a small norton pyramid on the 4/8 k and then to the 12k chinese or be less aggressive and do a couple of passes on the 8k and then 12k? Razor still shaves, just is not as sharp as it used to be. any suggestions or wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks

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    I normally try 10 light X strokes on .5 diamond spray or CrOX on felt first followed by 50-60 strokes on leather and see if that refreshes the razor. If not, then 10 light X strokes on a finishing stone followed by the diamond or CrOx and leather. If not, 5-10 on the 8K and then the finisher and paste or spray. If not, re-hone from the 4K up.

    Have fun,

    Lynn

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    shortmoneyshave,

    +1 on Mr Abrams' advice.

    I have found that little & often has given me the best results.

    As a very general rule, I will give the edge 10 laps on a CrOx pasted hard leather paddle after seven (7) shaves.

    After twenty-eight (28) shaves, the blade gets 20 laps on a 12k Naniwa.

    Variables such as the grind and steel hardness play a part, so the above is varied according to need.

    Being a sad bastard, I keep a shaving log for each blade I use

    This has worked very well for me, but as usual with things shaving, YMMV.

    Have fun !

    Best regards

    Russ

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