Set bevel and honed up from Norton 220 up to 8,000, then the Spyderco Ultra-Fine (lapped so Dr. Moss would approve) and finished on a chromium oxide pasted paddle strop. Mmmmmmm... hadn't shaved in three days. Used a delicious sage-scented Mama Bear soap and achieved a very close, smooth, fast shave. My facial skins cells say "yummmm." Who knew they had taste buds? Apparently they love the taste of old carbon steel! A touch of alum block (harsh armpit variety) to astringe, sterilize and gauge shave's irritation (or lack thereof). Splashed on some Stephan's "Alpine Menthol" skin toner.. now I can't stop faceturbating.
I hadn't honed a razor up to shaving sharp from truly dull for about 3 or so months. When I go too long a feeling creeps up that I'm no longer master of my razors, that I'm a poser. I feel better now.
