Black Ark $66 vs $289?

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

A Convex Norton White Translucent 8x3 is on the way to me.

How much $$$ did that set you back...Curious to see how the convex trans white works out for you.

I paid Jarrod $159 for it.

My flat Norton Hard Translucent Arkansas in the same size cost me a little under $100. Mine came from the eBay hardware store vendor (which only sometimes has them). Sharpening Supplies currently sells theirs (which are not always available) for $160.

I've long been aware that I prefer using my flat Norton translucent to using my flat Hard Black Ark (which came from Sharpening Supplies but was mined by Dan's). I don't believe the white translucents offer extra sharpening power, but I find my flat white more enjoyable to use than its black brother. The feel is different.

Knowing that, I was easily tempted by the convex Norton (one).

Like you I'm curious to find out how it works out for me and my edges.

There are other stones I wouldn't mind trying but none of them are available in a convex form. I do not see myself using finishing stones other than convex finishing stones anytime soon, maybe probably never. According to my understanding of what Jarrod's up to with his stone testing I wouldn't be surprised if the convex Norton I bought is the only one he sells. Not that I'm privy to his thoughts and plans.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Namkcakram]

it’s interesting to me that you guys all prefer the white Trans stones, I saw the difference in feedback but I always thought my hard blacks had the very gentle gritty feedback I wanted and the trans stones felt muted and muddy to me... it just goes to show different strokes for different folks.

If your new convex trans ark is a vintage norton, I think you’ll be very pleased.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

it’s interesting to me that you guys all prefer the white Trans stones, I saw the difference in feedback but I always thought my hard blacks had the very gentle gritty feedback I wanted and the trans stones felt muted and muddy to me... it just goes to show different strokes for different folks.

If your new convex trans ark is a vintage norton, I think you’ll be very pleased.

It's a vintage Modern Norton. I think it's just like the Norton I have but convex.