Have not used straight razor in years.
I currently have a Norton 4k/8k ,lapping stone, dia sharp coarse ( I believe about 220 grit and an unidentified very fine stone,certainly finer than the 8 k.
Is the diasharp "too coarse" to set bevel? Better to get a 1k for bevel set?
Some say to soak the 8k Norton yet others say not necessary just a spray bottle. Thoughts on this?
Lastly, I see settting bevel some use back and forth stroke whereas others flip the razor and go only one direction. Is either "better" ?
I imagine when going to 4k/8k only one direction or in an effort to cut down on time can I go back and forth and just one direction for last few strokes ?
As I mentioned it's been years and now everybody on Youtube seems to be an expert.
I appreciate the help.
I currently have a Norton 4k/8k ,lapping stone, dia sharp coarse ( I believe about 220 grit and an unidentified very fine stone,certainly finer than the 8 k.
Is the diasharp "too coarse" to set bevel? Better to get a 1k for bevel set?
Some say to soak the 8k Norton yet others say not necessary just a spray bottle. Thoughts on this?
Lastly, I see settting bevel some use back and forth stroke whereas others flip the razor and go only one direction. Is either "better" ?
I imagine when going to 4k/8k only one direction or in an effort to cut down on time can I go back and forth and just one direction for last few strokes ?
As I mentioned it's been years and now everybody on Youtube seems to be an expert.
I appreciate the help.