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Proper stropping sure makes a difference. Loads of passes on the linen side followed by plain leather will help any razor.

If you're happyy with the way the 12k feels why not just go directly to that and skip the coticule? You could always also finish on the cr0 for added smoothness.

Just noticed that I'm up to 601...

I think the overall consensus is that it's almost impossible to overhone on the coticule.

I did lap it yes.

I understand the principle, but it's hard to really know what to look for..

Is it possible that the belgians don't leave as nice and sticky edge as coming off a norton 8k for example?

I feel your pain man. I just got a DMT 1200 too and tried to used it with my bbw and coticule.

My dovo tortoise feels somewhat sharp but not 'razor' sharp.

I don't know if I'm not spending...