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08-17-2011, 04:27 AM #7
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So many great things have been said in these responses. Thanks so much - I really appreciate it!
Yeah, something is not quite right. I wish there was someone experienced in my area that I could sit down with, Until then, all I have to go is youtbue vid's and what you guys post here.
I have a new basic Dovo 5/8 f/ SRD. I've only used 4k and 8k stones since it's new and I don't think it needs a 1k to set the bevel. I eventually plan to get a higher grit finishing stone, but for now 8k and pastes are all I have.
I agree - in my experiences w/ sharpening kitchen knives - that the edge f/ a stone is better than the edge f/ a loaded strop in terms of durability. I find when I use the stones then loaded strops, my edge is quite good. If after several shaves I hit the loaded strops for a few passes, the edge doesn't last and feels grabby and pulls on my beard,a nd I get a bit of razor burn.
That's an excellent point(s). I could be over honing. I prolly make too many passes on the loaded strops and the edge becomes too brittle. I think my stropping technique is getting better and better - on both my hanging strop f/ SRD and my custom made one w/ bridal double leather - 'cuz after a couple of bad shaves and some careful stropping on plain leather I can get the edge back to being pretty good again.
Yeah that a great point. That's a secret to many things in life - don't try to do too much. More is not always better.
Sweet! I'll check the link out when I get a second or two.
Thanks again all! Thes responses have really opened up some new things for me to consider. Cheers! mpp