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Sometimes I am of the same mind. My GOK 20K. Is the fish in the barrel solution to refreshing an edge.
Then the nostalgic side of me asks. "What did the guys use to hone these things when they were...

Hey Joel,
Sounds like you are where I was around 18 months ago. The synthetics we have access to are possibly less of a challenge.
Part of the allure of naturals is that they require trial and...

This has been often discussed here. Which is good. Because you are able to know that you aren't doing something wrong.
And my experience with stainless razors is similar.

My dump truck at work...

That is the "system" if have come up with. Takes much less time than without the slurry.
And the results are to my face identical.
The slurry stone I'm using is the "cleaning" stone that came...

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Chas. R. Coates “Chesapeake “ razor.
Dan’s Translucent Arkansas.
SG synthetic 1K/3K slurry stone.

This razor is in pristine NOS condition.
But it barely cut arm hair at skin...

Lot of variables to keep track of. Notes are the way go.
Ken

Hey Sonny,
Guess comfortable would be one way to describe the difference. It's (Ark) slower and the level of keenness is different. With laps and light pressure and WD 40 I have gotten edges that...

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Dan’s Translucent Arkansas.
Just two touch ups today.
The Nobiru was pulling a bit last night.
My latest approach for this is about 50 laps dry. Followed by 50 more with water and soap....

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Been waiting for a Bengall in good shape for a fair price.
Took a bit of patience. Glad I waited. This one is a right nice piece of kit.
Sheffield steel seems to like the Arkie.
Hope...

There are softer Arks that are used for lower grit work. I've never had or used them. Someone else will surely come along with insight on those. The surgical blacks also have a rep for being great...

Thanks Sharptonn.
I wouldn't say that the Arks' are a specific "grit". It is going to depend on the amount of "burnish" that the face you are using has. I spent a couple of hours rubbing my stone...

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This time I followed the advice/tips about using WD40 on my Dans Transleucent.
The result was an improvement in the edge from using lather.
Dare I say it is almost as good as the edges...

I'm good at making a mess. Ask my wife ;)

The WD40 use is on my radar for next touch up. Lots of variables. Including my skill or lack of it :) The edge dry is very usable. I have been enjoying my shaves. But there is room to improve it. ...

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This Trans Ark is my first/only natural hone.
It’s been fun learning to use it.
Recently the last two touch ups with it has been dry. With less laps than with lather.
Starting with a...