My progression on new razors is 1k > suita > finisher. My suita is pretty fine... If I wanted to refresh the bevel without going to 1k, can I refresh it on a suita, or should I drop down to a 3-5k synth before going suita > finisher?
Alfredo, is that you in the video?
Try the finisher first. If that doesn’t work, drop down, fine to coarse, until it does. Then you will know.
Alfredo, is that you in the video?
I have a question about why a jnat slurry acts finer over the course of the honing sequence.
I have seen electron microscope images of jnat particles before and after honing. To my surprise they appear to be the same size. So it's not that they are becoming smaller or finer.
I can only guess that what's happening is that as the particles are being tumbled between the hard surfaces of the razor and the stone the sharp edges of the particles are being dulled. The edges no longer cut as deep into the steel.
And also, as dilution continues, you end up with almost no particles so all that's happening is the edge is gliding along the surface of the stone. And by that time the particles embedded in the surface of the stone are also worn down to a dull finish. And also, since they are embedded, they are buried halfway in, so only a small part of a particle is protruding. This tiny bit of a dull particle would make only the tiniest groove in the steel.
What are your thoughts please.
Alfredo, is that you in the video?
I have a question about why a jnat slurry acts finer over the course of the honing sequence.
I have seen electron microscope images of jnat particles before and after honing. To my surprise they appear to be the same size. So it's not that they are becoming smaller or finer.
I can only guess that what's happening is that as the particles are being tumbled between the hard surfaces of the razor and the stone the sharp edges of the particles are being dulled. The edges no longer cut as deep into the steel.
And also, as dilution continues, you end up with almost no particles so all that's happening is the edge is gliding along the surface of the stone. And by that time the particles embedded in the surface of the stone are also worn down to a dull finish. And also, since they are embedded, they are buried halfway in, so only a small part of a particle is protruding. This tiny bit of a dull particle would make only the tiniest groove in the steel.
What are your thoughts please.
This breakdown has been shown through SEM photos but it is primarily the binder. Actual sharpening abrasive particles do not break down.