Opinions wanted: "Smoothest" Paste
Well, I'm at the point where I could use some opinions. I hope you guys have opinions. :)
Thanks to Glen, http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...-gssixgun.html, I've gotten to the point of producing really nice edges to shave with, and doing so consistently with the 4/8K combo, finishing on a 12K, then straight to leather.
I'd like to take the next reasonable step. Research in the Help files indicates a nice felt strop might be a good choice. If so, could you offer an opinion on what pastes I should use? I'm looking for "smooth" rather than "sharp", as the razors I hone seem sharp enough to give me nice shaves. I'd just like to go for "nicer".
How should I proceed? A) Is there a paste material known for it's "smoothness", and B) Is it necessary to step through grit sizes with pastes as one does with hones? And, (assuming that at some point one reaches the point of diminishing returns), is there a grit size for whatever material you recommend that gets you to "this is as good as it can get without me getting anal"? :)
And of course, if my perspective on this is off feel free to straighten me out.
Thanks everyone,