what to get next

Well its been a long time learning had a face that looked like freddy kruger for a week . in the 11 months since using a straight i have bought a naniwa 12k very nice, the sticker a real pain in the arse to get off .The first straight was 6/8 dovo blonde .
i also bought 6/8 kings crown extra hollow ground with nice scales from an vintage shop . I thought it shaved very well doesnt keep an edge very long but smooth .
Then well got a real urge took the plunge and bought a Heljestrand MK30 4/8 did not realize how tiny it was but a few strokes on 12k then diamond wow what a shave. so what do i need now to go that extra mile 16k or 30k shapton all advise welcome .
i have also have found the best soaps which work for me being MWF. Tabac. palmolive stick .tried arko it went in the bin

There are heavy grinds to try, and natural hones. If nothing is speaking to you perhaps you could be content until something does.

At this point you're at the crossroad between a way of shaving and a full blown hobby. You can keep your razors sharp and shaving comfortably with a Naniwa 12k indefinitely, though a 4k/8k would come in handy. I stopped there myself, but then again I was never really a rock hound.

If you're leaning towards being a hobbyist then the sky's the limit. Razors, hones, strops, pastes, soaps, creams, aftershaves, colognes, scuttles, brushes - the list is endless, ultimately though the decision will be up to your wallet.... and your significant other :rofl2:

i thought i would get more answers thanks any way

Hello again after a year things have been going well bought a shapton 16k and I treated myself to suehiro 20k for Xmas and birthday . And wow I have reached the point now a superb shave goes well with mwf can't get better , it's been a good 2.5 years of learning .

I don't have enough razors so if any uk members would like me to hone there razor not ones that need bevel settings just refresh , I don't call myself a expert but jam more then happy to start at 8k and work up to 20k shuhiro no cost just pay postage return .

Definitely time for a 1/4 or 1/2 grind razor. Expand your horizons

One of each of the respectable manufacturers then a custom razor.
That's my plan and I'm sticking to it!
All I have to do is point at the the shoe boxes!

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Hello again after a year things have been going well bought a shapton 16k and I treated myself to suehiro 20k for Xmas and birthday . And wow I have reached the point now a superb shave goes well with mwf can't get better , it's been a good 2.5 years of learning .

I don't have enough razors so if any uk members would like me to hone there razor not ones that need bevel settings just refresh , I don't call myself a expert but jam more then happy to start at 8k and work up to 20k shuhiro no cost just pay postage return .

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From my point of view, you should sit content. Soon enough you will want more things and possibly wonder how to turn of the AD's...Although I concur with your conclusion of not enough razors for what you have invested in rocks...

Hello, i know ive splashed out on stones but i was looking to get that edge and i now have it if a bit pricey, i always keep a look out for razors at flea markets and carboot sale but they are all crap Well at least i can maintain my few razors and will be clean shaven when all the zombies come to take over the world.....