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A great example of Japanese Natural Stone technique (youtu.be)
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This video demonstrates one of the best examples of technique I have seen to date. It is similar to my own technique.

A minor difference would be that this gentleman is using a Soft Suita and Hard Suita, where as I prefer a Soft Suita and Hard Kiita.

For those looking to start with jnats, or refine technique, I find this video a must watch. The techniques shown here are not just limited to Japanese naturals, and can be implemented on other naturals and synthetics, with minor changes in expectation.

Another key point touched on this, that is often overlooked and undervalued, is palm stropping. In my opinion and experience, palm stropping is a must when finishing.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

No apologies necessary! It's not often we disagree, but it's healthy for discourse and learning that we do!

I first picked up palm stropping, between finishing sets of laps, after seeing it recommended by Tim Zowada. After incorporating it, it was later reinforced to me by Sprecher and keyhole. I have noticed a difference when looking under the scope (though admittedly not as advanced as yours). A very minor reduction in the toothiness on the apex. Likewise with going to linen before the final sets, and then finishing on clean linen/ leather.

Maybe this is a result of our difference in technique? Hard to say, but if you say you haven't seen a difference, I believe it.

Eta: Also, another area I differ from Zowada is half strokes. I found I prefer full strokes to half.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Maybe this is a result of our difference in technique? Hard to say, but if you say you haven't seen a difference, I believe it

๐Ÿค” Maybe @gcgallant's hand is just not as good as yours for stropping?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

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