Quote Originally Posted by mparker762 View Post
I get pretty consistently better edges on hardwood than leather, though the difference is probably modest if you use a very smooth gentle stroke - I have trouble achieving this to my satisfaction on leather because of the drag. IMO the wood surfaces are much more tolerant of pressure and much less prone to weakening the fin, and because the drag is so low it's much easier to maintain a very light touch and smooth stroke. However, pastes on hardwood are much slower than pastes on leather, so it's not an unqualified win by any means.
That's interesting to hear. I feel like I've been struggling a little with using my paste on a brushed leather surface. Maybe I should make a change.

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