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I am a huge fan of the statement you made that I emboldened in your post. "Light" is key.

With respect to the c12k - making a slurry on mine, I have found is counter productive. Just a little...

There is more than one way to skin a cat lol!! I am just stoked that you're getting good shaves :)!!

Personally, I think the 600 is a good start on the lapping, but I would run something smoother on it afterward.

As for laps on the CrOx - I only do laps on my crox strop when my edge begins to...

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- Yes, I have gone to my c12k and messed up my edge
- No, I have never proceeded with my messed up edge anyway and gone "hog wild" with a pasted strop

Interesting. But...

InQUOTE=Bram;1337509]I like your minimalistic set-up, mine is close with a vintage bevel setter followed by a yellow coticule, but a BBW followed by a balsa padle with CrOx is probably cheaper.
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"My Kit on the Cheap"

But yeah, definitely after you get some results good or bad.

Take notes - you'll be shocked at what you forget lol!

Seriously - that's awesome! I give you big props for that.

There are a ton oh guys who want/need to do this on the cheap... You very well may be someone's inspiration! Follow up on this...

Lol!! You aren't an idiot! What everyone is concerned about is we all know how challenging it is to master a natural... And in some cases a barbers hone. This concerns us because we love shaving...

I think you have just enough to give yourself fits lol! Just joking...

You could be set! Congrats and good luck!

I don't think any barbers hone will get you anywhere near a Nani 12k. But then I have never had luck with barbers hones.

You could always take a chance and give the Chinese natural a go... It's...

Yeah well don't let us discourage you!

If your face says a 6k with crox love is good - its good! Getting a smooth save that cuts is key! How you get there ain't no ones business but your own...

I wouldn't think of shaving off a 6k. But that's because I have been fortunate enough to own higher grit stones from the offset.

Now that said, if you can get a great shave off your 6 with some...