What paste next?

Greetings gentlemen, I’m seeking advice on what I should add to the end of my progression to take my edges to the next level.


Currently I run 1K, 4K, 8K stones (Norton), 1 micron AlOx on a craft foam paddle, 0.5 micron CrOx on a craft foam paddle and finish with MAAS polish on a craft foam paddle. Before each shave I give each razor 20-25 laps on the (12 inch) MAAS paddle (no fabric, no leather).


All razors are nice hard steel i.e. a couple of ERN’s, a couple of GENCO’s and a couple home made out of untempered Pferd files.


New stones are not an option at the moment as SWMBO has a keen eye, so more pastes it is. But which one?


Does CeOx, 0.3 micron AlOx or 0.1 FeOx offer any more sharpness than MAAS?

Is going to 0.05 micron AlOx to big a step to be effective?


Are there any other powders/pastes that will add sharpness (without sacrificing smoothness) to the MAAS edge?, or should I just jump straight to a CBN progression to finish?


Thank you in advance for your opinions.


Neal.