Another Stone

[Koop]

I wouldn't have ordered this if I knew my neighbor was going to gift me a translucent Arkansas. But, it was already on order when that happened and I like to try different stones. I'm thinking this or the Ark would be a nice edge polish after a coticule.

I know ILRs have had some controversy around them. From what I've read, I think it's more about some of the marketing copy and policies of the seller. We'll see how the stone actually performs soon enough.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Some guys love them, some hate them...I have one somewhere, haven't used it in quite some time, was a solid "meh" but not awful either. Definitely see if you can improve a coticule edge with it, you'll learn something either way.

I don't think I'm going out on a limb to say that your ark will take you much further once you get dialed in to it, though.

 

[Stapelfeld]

Some guys love them, some hate them...I have one somewhere, haven't used it in quite some time, was a solid "meh" but not awful either. Definitely see if you can improve a coticule edge with it, you'll learn something either way.

I don't think I'm going out on a limb to say that your ark will take you much further once you get dialed in to it, though.

I agree with Darth 100% i'll also second his limb and say you will go further with the ark once you hone a bunch on it.

 

[sexy beast]

I own ILR and I like it. It was 3rd natural stone I've purchased behind an Ark and Thuringian when comes to razor honing. I still use ILR to this day. Its subjective to what you like for when it finished edges. For example, I have owned several really nice translucent Arks and like them, but they were not my favorite edges but that's just me. For some, it maybe there favorite. I use several Japanese Stones most of the time but occasionally use coticules and slate/ILR in my collection. I enjoy different edges on occasions. ILR is a very easy stone to use and there are a few videos online on how use them.