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How is it useless? Are you saying binders or the amount/size of abrasive make them unique? I think if they leave a similar scratch pattern then the shaves will be similar as well.

Shaving off my...

Different 8k edges?

I had a razor that a bought a long time ago that was honed only up to an 8k norton. It was a much less pleasant than the thuri finished one I was using at the same time. That...

That is interesting to note ecormier. Maybe i'll try shaving off of my 5k masamoto, it's around the same grit as an 8k norton.


I'm curious if I can get a DFS with enough stropping...

I've...

The 8k norton isn't really that fine. I would say most people prefer a finisher after.

I consider using pastes the same as a finishing stone in this regard. I don't think many people would go off...