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One of the most beautiful models Gillette ever made. I've had a couple come and go when I was really into vintage DEs. You're right about the value of one in pristine condition with all of the...

Out of curiosity .... which model Gillette ? If you learn how to hone your own it can be great fun. Especially if you have a lot of razors to practice on. Talk about something being habit forming....

I haven't bought it yet and probably won't for the foreseeable future. I won't buy it alone but will wait until I add it to a larger order to save on shipping. I am extravagant in some ways and...

I'll + 1 that. I want to try the 0.25 too pretty soon. The 0.5 on the felt hanger is bad to the bone.

You pays your money and you takes your chances. I haven't tried it without the 3k 'cause I have it. If it is working for Dylan and it is working for you no point in gambling ... unless you're like me...

Or if you look at the Japanese grit chart and agree with the findings. I've always liked having more alternative tools than less but that is just me. I always did tend to overkill.:)

Why not go for the 3k and find out ? IME it is well worth it but YMMV. :) Can't speak for the Shapton 16k. I have the 15k pro (not glass) and it is a great stone but I've not been using it lately.

I bought them all and looking at the Japanese grit chart I saw that the 3/5 seemed to be equivalent to a 4/8 American grit. So set bevels with the 1k and I like the Naniwa 1k better than any other 1k...

I feel the same about mine. I love the 1k and I then go to the 3k and 5k. I was doing pyramids but since reading about the method you noted above I have done a few razors with it and will be sticking...