Hey Steve, that is an awesome amount of information in one response. Thank you. I am hovering around similar stones when I bevel set and like...
That's beautiful work.
I like the way you bevel set at 4k. I prefer working higher than 1k, myself. Recently there has been a lot of talk of bevel setting at 600 or lower.
Good suggestion. I just honed up 3 - 2 new ZY razors and one of the problem ones. Bevel set on a washita (I know, I know... just sometimes you...
Forget brands when you are starting out, much more important is who you buy the razor from. It needs to come from a good honemeister. It doesn't...
This UK Doctor's channel is quite interesting: [MEDIA]
I also find that oil can really improve the finishing ability of some stones. I use Bisley gun oil, as recommended by @Billyfergie for the initial...
[ATTACH] Four insane finishers. Vintage coticule, charnley forest, strange "Dalmore", water of ayre. The "Dalmore" is a crazy stone. Very fine....
I believe Jamie uses waterstones, so it should be fine. :bounce015: On a serious note - wishing you the best of luck in Wales, @Jamie Mahoney
I am travelling at the moment, or I would post pictures.
I'm out of my depth with all this Jnat talk. I have a few stones that do some weird stuff at the high end of finishing. Not sure I could rate...
or @Billyfergie who is in Scotland
Useful links - thanks
I am most proud of my Rex Ambassador. I love the precision and the fun of adjusting the aggressiveness for different parts of my face as I shave.
I am beginning to get irritated about the ratio of hype to useful advice. I have tried to find what the advice is of you catch coronavirus, but...
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