Originally Posted by
xMackx
Razor: "Perfecto" made by Carl Friedrich Ern for the Crown Barber Supply Co.
Whetstones: used: King 1k, Norton 4/8k, C-Nat
Method: Killed edge, 40 circles to sharp on the King 1k then X strokes with a slight back hone stroke half inch before each stroke until it popped hairs nice and easy. Norton 4k light slurry 40 circles until scratch pattern was close to being replaced by the 4k. Then same X stroke until It felt desirable (counting strokes is pointless to me based more on feel) ending with just water. Norton 8k same as the 4k accept finishing on almost no water (just damp).
C-Nat finish: Worked up a good thick slurry using my method I described before. 40 circles method, did about several laps using that technique with weight of the blade pressure. Then X strokes diluting the slurry every time I would feel the blade get slightly sticky few drops of water at a time until I reached a very very thin slurry.
Stropping: 60 laps denim (works better than my canvas strop), 40 laps cowhide, 100 laps horse hide
Results: This razor took an amazing scary sharp edge straight off the stone. It would shave hairs off clean without even barely touching the skin. I only did a small shave test on my side burns as I don't need a complete shave yet. But the C-nat improved the edge a lot more than coming off the norton.