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I usually finish sand and apply Yorkshire grit original (brown) and microfine (white).
Aaron here:
I'll add my precursor details to this.
If my technique has minimized any tearout or burnishing, I start sanding with 120 if it's end grain or 180 if it's side grain orientation [bowl or spindle].
My practice on next grit is to add 1/2 of the grit number. So, if 80 to start, then 80+40 or 120. Then 120+60 or 180. Then 270/320 if necessary for the finished piece if high gloss is necessary.
Then I go to abrasive wax.
If you have tearout or other undesirables and need to start with 80 grit or even coarser, then email me because we need to improve your tool work.