Thread: Observations and request for pointers on hand sanding

I'm usually pretty lazy and just do like 800, 1200, then 2000 if that. Big question that should always be asked though are these.

How long will it take to get to the condition I want?
Am I enjoying this or is it a chore (If it is a chore, how much value does it add to the razor. Say it takes me 5 hours to take a 100$ razor and it turns into a 130$ razor, I would just rather pick up 5 hours of OT at work and buy a 150$+ razor instead. Time is money, but I don't mind putting time in on a razor I know in will love.

Usually the blades I'm interested will be good to go after 1200 then 2000 grit sandpaper (sometimes 800) and finished up with mothers polish. It is good to practice on unimportant razors though before you try and restore a collectors blade and ruin it.