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ok because i was thinking that going from 5 to .3 would take forever. guess ill just have to try circles, then normal strokes and see what gives the better shave. i was also wondering, if im supposed...

i just purchased the .3 micron film. when i just from 5 to .3 do i use the normal stroke, by only pushing the blade? thank you for all the replies by the way. the shave is getting better by the day!

haha yeah thats what i have been shaving off! but i did try sharpening with a slurry and it did get better. once done honing, should i use the rough leather side of my hanging strop or the softer...

ok i will have to try that. thank you for the help

i did about 50 very light passes on it on each side. and sorry i am a little new to the very fine stones. what do you mean by starting with a light slurry? is this starting with a sharpening paste on...

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ok seems the stone is 12,000+, and feels fine, but when i sharpen the razor it just doesnt get as good of an edge as the film

the stone just had Japanese writing on it, and feels very smooth to the touch, but just doesnt seem to work well. and i lapped it with 400 grit before i started.

no one have any advice?

hi im new to straight razor shaving and am just wondering about sharpening them. i bought a 8000 grit stone from my local woodcraft place and when i use it, it seems to leave bigger scratches in the...