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Can't find the hard wool felt, but picked up a sheet of synthetic hard felt (PSA backed) from a craft shop for $1. Cut an 8x3 section & stuck it to a piece of balsa. Sprayed w/ CBN & it works great.

I've really soured on balsa lately, I have to say. Glazes way too fast (felt allows swarf to get trapped in the fibers instead of remaining on the surface--just like we use linen strops) & leaves kind of a harsh edge. By contrast, today's shave (on my least favorite razor) was not only super sharp, but unbelievably forgiving--no weepers, no moles cut open, no blood, no burn, no campfire tales about sharp=harsh. Just a very smooth, effortless shave.
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PA 23 250

Lately I have also begun appreciating the improvement in my edges when I do about 10 laps on hanging felt treated with .25 micron diamond spray and then do 100 laps on SRD English Bridle leather. It really spiffs up a good edge to be a better edge. I like to be clean shaven and this is doing the trick quite well for me.

JERRY
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