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Exactly! He learned how to use the tool he has available.

I would not agree. Each of the natural stones will vary within their own kind in their relative fineness. This applies to the Arkansas, Belgian, Escher/Thuringer, Water of Ayr, Tam O'Shanter, natural...

They are so similar that you would be wasting your time.

I think it reflects a lack of quality control on the part of the quarry or their perspective on what is important. Frankly, I do not believe that straight razor users are a noticeable part of their...

I know that it sounds illogical when viewed from the perspective of scratch line size. They are so fine!
But... maybe it is the medications I take that make my skin more sensitive?:shrug: For...

Ya! What he said!:)

Rubbing stones to work up a slurry are simply a fast method of generating a slurry. It is possible to work up a slurry using just water and the razor but slower.

To test the quality of the hone...

For me the chrome oxide edge just feels better on my skin.

It can be done but it is slow. Ask Hoekmanx(Theo)!:)

The thumnail test would tell you if all the nicks are gone, and if the bevel is formed uniformily along the entire length of the edge.
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You can if you want to but there is no rule that says you have to. That being said there are people who do use a pyramid utilizing the Norton 8000 and Belgian Coticule or Escher and it works well.
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First off, I really like natural stones and the edge they give on the razor.
Second, what has been said here is very accurate. Determining the quality of a stone is difficult for a new person....