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I get this-my Norton banded translucent feels like it has been waxed and buffed (it hasn't). Also a joy to hone on. I had a nice 6x2x1 convex gray-black trans that was a great hone. I wish I hadn't...

All data points are useful. Interesting that you find WD-40 finishes finer than Norton Honing Oil (which I've never used). I've also tried Ballistol and water, but it always feels kinda "gummy" to...

Yep-I have probably read every Ark thread on all the shaving fora multiple times. God help me if I ever get deep into JNATS.

Exactly right-I find them endlessly fascinating.

Nice arks! Is the blue-black the one on top? If so, do I detect a bit of translucence? I've heard some serious honers say that a fine trans is a finer edge than a true black, and that a white...