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Really? The few posts about Nakayama Maruka natural stones have been for several hundred to 2grand? Will take Birnandos advice and learn the skills on the normal stones before exploring the polishing...

Ok, those sound like interesting finishing stones but where on earth do you get them? There is very little on the internet about Thuringer or Maruka?

Ok, those sound like interesting finishing stones but where on earth do you get them? There is very little on the internet about Thuringer or Maruka?

[QUOTE=ironsidegnr;1022673]I can't offer too much more than what has already been states, so I will just add my experience.

I have a set of Naniwa SS (400,1k,5k,8k,12k) and they do EVERYTHING...

( On most days I will go one step further than those though :) )

Are you talking about the Shapton 16 and 30k's?

Sounds like it could be a plan but do I really need to take of 1/8 from the Norton on a flattening stone?

Hi Martin

The answer to your question is, I don't know. I've yet to try any form of honing. I'm currently working on a ship so have been buying these razors from reputable sellers whilst I'm away....

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I'm new to straight razor shaving but have been doing it every day now for the last month. I've already accumulated 14razors, 3 new (2xDovo & 1 TI) and the rest are all vintage Sheffield’s,...