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To me, not using a strop is just silly. This means that you'll be going to the hones for touchup quite a lot more often rather than just stropping. I've seen some pretty negative reviews of that 30k...

Right, because particle size isn't the only piece of the puzzle. Binder, abrasive particle size, abrasive particle shape, how far the abrasive particles stick up above the mean surface of the stone,...

I wouldn't say the particle size numbers mean nothing, but I agree they should obviously not be taken as an absolute measure of the fineness of the stones from different manufacturers.

Definitely a complex issue that nobody has ever seriously investigated in a scientific manner publicly. I'm certain that engineers from somewhere like Schick or Gillette could probably answer many of...

Didn't say earlier that I do have an SG20k also, it gives a great edge. Didn't think it was on topic then, but since the conversation has shifted...

Isn't that one of Butch's razors? Niiice. BTW you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get a very nice JNat. I've gotten JNats for less than $100 that give great shaving edges. Can't comment...