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Merovian,

Sounds like we're getting closer. Try what Alan suggested a few times. If you're not able to make enough improvement that way, you might want to go back and do a few more pyramids...

Merovian,

Starting at 20 would be fine, I think. You might even want to just stay with the 4K for a while, testing on your arm or leg hair after every 20 or 30 laps.

EBay razors take a lot of...

Heh heh--opposite advice from X. :)

Following his advice would be good if you're close to shave ready. Trouble is, we don't really know how close you are. If you're still a ways off, though,...

It sounds like we're in pretty good shape. The razor should bite in pretty good without feeling gritty.

I think you need to do a few more aggressive pyramids at this stage. Use light, even...

OK, we're going into diagnostic mode here. My guess is that your sanding and polishing have basically removed the bevel from the razor, and that we'll need to re-establish it before the razor is...