Guys, I'm going to do a passaround of one of my very nice "found" stones shortly. This is a stone I named Kuro slate, after the blackish grey color. Looking to start a list of who wants to participate. I would like to get a list of names and state you live in, that way I can order the list in a fashion that will shorten transit time between members and thus cut down on the ratio of time spent in shipping.
I am willing to send out two stones if the Euro guys want to get in on this too. This is a stellar stone, I can pretty much guarantee that you will like the shave if you know how to hone a razor. It is among the best finishers I have ever used...and I have used a fair few. You can ask Alex Gilmore or Gabe (HunterBlades) if you don't want to take my word for it, they both have one.
I usually finish on slurry a la JNat but it can be used with a dilution or even with straight water. For a touch up on a razor that doesn't need the bevel reset, you can hone on a slurry right off the bat with no lead in. About 30 - 40 laps is plenty, although there doesn't seem to be any problem with doing more like with some synths. If you need to correct some damage first, this stone can follow a 1k JIS with about 60 - 80 laps, or a 2k with 30 - 40 laps. Again, more won't hurt and may add a little smoothness in some cases. Slurry starts off pretty dark gray already so it's not possible to see how much swarf is generated. I have done some tests with a magnet though...it's definitely there! Lol.
The stone is about 1.9" x 6" and I will include a small Tomo for slurry generation, or a diamond plate can also be used. Here's what the passaround stone looks like:
All I ask in return from participants is a shave report on this thread once you've tried the stone. After the passaround is complete I will be PIFing the stone(s). I haven't decided how I'm going to choose the recipient yet, but I would probably prefer to help out someone who may not be able to afford a nice natural finishing stone otherwise.
Requirements to participate are being registered on B&B for at least six months - or a longer term member to vouch for you. Also a minimum post count of 75 - or, again, a well-known member to vouch for you.
The updated passaround lists are:
U.S. List:
1.) GolFisHunt - MI
2.) newb - NY
3.) TimS - RI
4.) dundak - VT
5.) SliceOfLife - PA
6.) Chaloney - FL
7.) joamo - NE
8.) bluesman7 - CO
9.) dfoulk - AZ
10.) CFrankC - WA
11.) JBjunior - AK
12.) buffalo - SC
Euro List:
1.) Cachorro - DE
2.) doorsch - DE
3.) Sharpchef - DE
4.) hatzicho - DE
When you are ready to send the stone on, send a PM to the next person in line after you and request their name and address for shipping. After the stone has shipped, make a post letting us know it's on the way and who it's going to. When you receive the stone, please also let us know it got there safely.
I am willing to send out two stones if the Euro guys want to get in on this too. This is a stellar stone, I can pretty much guarantee that you will like the shave if you know how to hone a razor. It is among the best finishers I have ever used...and I have used a fair few. You can ask Alex Gilmore or Gabe (HunterBlades) if you don't want to take my word for it, they both have one.
I usually finish on slurry a la JNat but it can be used with a dilution or even with straight water. For a touch up on a razor that doesn't need the bevel reset, you can hone on a slurry right off the bat with no lead in. About 30 - 40 laps is plenty, although there doesn't seem to be any problem with doing more like with some synths. If you need to correct some damage first, this stone can follow a 1k JIS with about 60 - 80 laps, or a 2k with 30 - 40 laps. Again, more won't hurt and may add a little smoothness in some cases. Slurry starts off pretty dark gray already so it's not possible to see how much swarf is generated. I have done some tests with a magnet though...it's definitely there! Lol.
The stone is about 1.9" x 6" and I will include a small Tomo for slurry generation, or a diamond plate can also be used. Here's what the passaround stone looks like:
All I ask in return from participants is a shave report on this thread once you've tried the stone. After the passaround is complete I will be PIFing the stone(s). I haven't decided how I'm going to choose the recipient yet, but I would probably prefer to help out someone who may not be able to afford a nice natural finishing stone otherwise.
Requirements to participate are being registered on B&B for at least six months - or a longer term member to vouch for you. Also a minimum post count of 75 - or, again, a well-known member to vouch for you.
The updated passaround lists are:
U.S. List:
1.) GolFisHunt - MI
2.) newb - NY
3.) TimS - RI
4.) dundak - VT
5.) SliceOfLife - PA
6.) Chaloney - FL
7.) joamo - NE
8.) bluesman7 - CO
9.) dfoulk - AZ
10.) CFrankC - WA
11.) JBjunior - AK
12.) buffalo - SC
Euro List:
1.) Cachorro - DE
2.) doorsch - DE
3.) Sharpchef - DE
4.) hatzicho - DE
When you are ready to send the stone on, send a PM to the next person in line after you and request their name and address for shipping. After the stone has shipped, make a post letting us know it's on the way and who it's going to. When you receive the stone, please also let us know it got there safely.
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