I'm starting to figure working with some of the softer synthetic stones (Shapton Pro, Naniwa SS). Learned that consistent (light) pressure is key. It has helped me to visualize the razor as a spring with the bevel at tip. Keep a straight bevel by using the same pressure.
I had started with Shapton Glass stones, and found them more difficult - especially at higher grits. I also noticed that they are much harder than the ones I'm having more success with. I want to go back and try these out and eventually harder natural stones like an ark, but:
Do you hone differently on harder hones? If so, how? Or is it all the same and harder hones are simply less tolerant of bad techniques?
I had started with Shapton Glass stones, and found them more difficult - especially at higher grits. I also noticed that they are much harder than the ones I'm having more success with. I want to go back and try these out and eventually harder natural stones like an ark, but:
Do you hone differently on harder hones? If so, how? Or is it all the same and harder hones are simply less tolerant of bad techniques?