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it is kind of a getting to know the hone. some are faster cutters than others some leave smoother edges. some just don't get along with some razors for no conceivable reason. basically it all comes...

the right pressure makes a a huge difference. Which type of welsh slate do you have? if it really is close to that range for approximate grit then i would think that might be ok. just be aware that...

I have not used any ceramic hones so i can't really advise on that but I always check my hones for flatness before i use them with a quick pencil grid test.

As for the razor i like to use the...

Have you lapped your hones flat? your dmt should work for that if not. IIRC I have heard that a dmt tends to leave a very rough edge on razors and that they can seems sharper than they are due to...