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I didn't just "give it a try".
It's now part of my sharpening armada, especially for old Sheffield blades!

Have to make a nice holder for the lead, wood or horn, and hang it with the strops!

Yes, I've tried it for a while now.
I find it hard to tell what it does but it's not hurting the edge for sure and I do get a silky smooth edge.
Still I've used it on already good edges and the...

Forgot all about it, got some lead sheets ready.
About to sharpen some razors tomorrow, will try then!

Lead is always nice as long as it's friendly lead!
I got some canvas not in use, will try myself.

Most metal oxides are much harder than steel, the 'lead lap' is not on pure lead, the lead will quickly be covered in lead oxide.
Then friction comes in to play too...