I have had horrible results trying to maintain the edge of my professionally honed razor. I have sent out my razor for another honing, the honer (forum member) said I had a lot of microchipping under magnification. I need some advice on how to maintain my edge when I get this razor back.
Current equipement:
Norton 4k/8k combination lapped by Norton flattening stone
Dovo 2" X 16" leather and canvas strop
Dovo stainless micartta
I've tried many pyramids on the 4/8k and never a got a good shaving edge. I have read a lot on of the forums and believe I followed proper techniques. I think I could be better with stropping though. Seems like when I do it, it's not doing anything and its so light. When I see videos of people doing it, it makes an audible noise.
I have never conditioned the leather on the strop but it's still very soft, almost like suede. I have tried taking all nicks out with high grit sandpaper. I don't use the canvas side as it feels very harsh, should I be?
Sorry for the huge story, my point is. What should I do from now on to maintain a shavable edge?
I'm really hurting with money, do I need a pasted strop or a finer stone?
Current equipement:
Norton 4k/8k combination lapped by Norton flattening stone
Dovo 2" X 16" leather and canvas strop
Dovo stainless micartta
I've tried many pyramids on the 4/8k and never a got a good shaving edge. I have read a lot on of the forums and believe I followed proper techniques. I think I could be better with stropping though. Seems like when I do it, it's not doing anything and its so light. When I see videos of people doing it, it makes an audible noise.
I have never conditioned the leather on the strop but it's still very soft, almost like suede. I have tried taking all nicks out with high grit sandpaper. I don't use the canvas side as it feels very harsh, should I be?
Sorry for the huge story, my point is. What should I do from now on to maintain a shavable edge?
I'm really hurting with money, do I need a pasted strop or a finer stone?