I think that I already know the answer to this one but here it goes. My interest in straight razors inevitably led me to whetstones. The topic of whetstones, in particularly natural whetstones, has been of great interest for me. It's amazing how a different finish can completely transform the performance of a razor. Of all the rabbit holes, I've found this on the most interesting and rewarding. After trying a variety of stones I eventually settled on my favorites. And then I got a few backups...
Tracking down good naturals can be pretty difficult. In particular where I live there are precious few in circulation. You really need to keep a constant eye out and be patient to slowly build your collection. I'm now at the point where I have two synth progressions (film and Shapton Glass) and three types of finishers (Thuri, Ark and Coti) with a couple examples of each.
On the face of it, I'm set for life. I have a nice little selection and enough stones to easily see me out. In reality there are enough for me, my children and probably grandchildren to never need another finisher. The problem is that I've gotten so used to looking that I still keep an eye out. Once in a while something good pops up and my instinct tells me to grab it. It might be a different vein, colour or size to what I have. Or it might just be a particularly good example that I know doesn't come up very often. It's getting to the stage that I have more stones than razors!
Can a self confessed Rock Hound ever have enough stones?
Tracking down good naturals can be pretty difficult. In particular where I live there are precious few in circulation. You really need to keep a constant eye out and be patient to slowly build your collection. I'm now at the point where I have two synth progressions (film and Shapton Glass) and three types of finishers (Thuri, Ark and Coti) with a couple examples of each.
On the face of it, I'm set for life. I have a nice little selection and enough stones to easily see me out. In reality there are enough for me, my children and probably grandchildren to never need another finisher. The problem is that I've gotten so used to looking that I still keep an eye out. Once in a while something good pops up and my instinct tells me to grab it. It might be a different vein, colour or size to what I have. Or it might just be a particularly good example that I know doesn't come up very often. It's getting to the stage that I have more stones than razors!
Can a self confessed Rock Hound ever have enough stones?