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The idea was to use no pastes or sprays, but you got it done, and that counts for something!
Eric.

I was breaking down the edge by over stroking and making the edge too frail. I thought it was impossible at first but after reading something Glen posted I made the connection.
Apparently the edge...

Great to hear. Its a real eye opener isn't it!
I struggled for a long time after this thread getting the full potential out of my edges. I knew my strokes were perfect but my edges still suffered,...

Yes im interested. Go ahead!

Not sure where you are going with that statement, I dont recall anyone trying to shave off their 4k during janorton (didnt follow it too closely though)

My first post of this thread references...

Sorry to hear about your mojo JD, let us know when you get it back!

Thanks again for everyones participation, I welcome someone else to host the 4k challenge. Im really looking forward to participating. Any takers? Im ready to get started right away. My weakness is...

Ill bet that was a glorious feeling, Glad it worked out for you!

Daniel,
I am really curious about your results, please post when you can.
Eric

Well its settled, if you cant shave off off your 1k dont bother taking it further.
I have to confess last night I had a silky smooth coticule/escher shave and I wont be shaving with my 1k again...

Wow TNT, I had never used it before for fear of "nails on the chalkboard" feeling.
What a valuable tool! The bevel was rough as hell on the greaves, but I had the wosty smooth as glass.
I chose...

Tonights shave was on par with the rest, a little more irritation.
I dulled the edge of the greaves which wasnt really necessary because I added an extra layer of tape.
4 layers of tape, I realize...

Thanks for straightening me out there Joe, im going to keep at the 1k as promised. Tonight im going include the crox paddle 5 strokes only, ill increase the strokes from there.
I am going to change...

Tonights shave was better then the last.
I tried some spine leading strokes for some reason, major fail....
20 x strokes then 20 zero pressure x strokes.
50 on linen and 80 on leather, no...

Sorry guys, no shave tonight ... Just too much paperwork,
Live to shave another day..

Thank you for your honesty, Its posts like this that will pull real beginner honers on board for this experiment. I think doing 4K after is an excellent idea, and im excited to find out how smooth of...

Sorry Maxi, I hope my 50 50 80 works for you, I set that as a maximum.

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I forgot to mention, I drew 7 weepers ;)

Well, we will run this experiment for 2 weeks, you may need recovery days.
As suggested you will be allowed:
800-1500 grit stone
1 household material (newspaper, balsa, construction paper, ect)...

Oh thank god, I have been holding my breath since I pushed the post button. This isnt fair, your running a chosera arent you, LOL

Hi guys,
How many times have you seen a beginner honing question and instantly knew (assumed) that it was a bevel issue. "Been on the hones for x amount of hrs and still wont shave" ect
Last week I...