I'm answering this question that was posted in the thread about bevel setting. But I'm doing it in a new thread, because I don't want to hijack Treydampier's thread any more than I already have.
Obviously you can still use a BBW (and also a Coticule for that matter) as part as a progression of hones.
Best regards,
Bart.
No, the BBW has not lost my attention. As a matter of fact, a parcel with one combo Coticule, one BWW and three identical razors is traveling around the world right now. At every stop, the razors are shave tested, dulled and rehoned with a strict procedure on each of the 3 hones (BBW, Coticule and BBW side of the combo), and send to the next guy, who does the same. The razors are marked A,B and C, but the participants are not told which one was honed on which hone. 2 fellows have completed the test so far, and I can tell you they both reported excellent shaves and found it pretty impossible to tell the edges apart. After the experiment completes, we'll write a full report with the research group. If results are consistent, we'll disclose the method used for honing the BBW-edges. The Coticule edge is a Unicot.Bart, is the BBW w/ slurry completely out of your methods? I love the BBW, it is this hone that gives my blades a great boost of sharpness after their bevels are set and ready for some serious action.
Obviously you can still use a BBW (and also a Coticule for that matter) as part as a progression of hones.
Best regards,
Bart.