Where to start with Diamond Sprays?

[shaverjoe]

Hey guys- looking for a good place to start with diamond sprays/pastes to place on balsa. Where is a good location to purchase and micron size with which to start? I normally finish my razors on 12K Naniwa stone, though my edges are not nearly as nice as the JNAT edges DOC226 has placed on several of my razors.

I currently do not use any sprays/pastes, etc. Just wanted to give the diamond sprays/pastes a try, particularly as a refresher.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

[Slash McCoy]

12k is roughly 1u. So try .5u, .25u, and .1u. Optionally, drop the .5u. To keep your edge sharp, just do 40 or 50 laps on the .1u post shave.

 

[shaverjoe]

Slash, thanks for your reply. Will give them a try.

 

[Lmarkow]

Funny, I just got "spoken to" for mentioning considering a pasted strop . . . .

 

[Doc226]

Good place to start is to try a pasted edge.

I would see if someone can do an edge for you before you go out and buy the stuff.

If you are one of the lucky ones that your face tolerates it then good for you. My face does not like them.