first hone coticule ?

[biggee3005]

had my first straight 2 weeks now shaved every day fine with it but the edge has come to a point where razorburn and weepers are more than just an accident and on a close look at the edge it is starting to look a bit rough . would a coticule be good for my stainless dovo inox blade stay in uk so looking at one off of the invisible edge
any advice appriciated

 

[smalltank]

coticules do what alot of the synthetic stones do..you only need 1 coticule to replace 4 synthetic stones...make sure you get a hard coticule for easy feedback when honing..but BEFORE a coticule you should get a 1k bevel setter or 1200 grit diamond lapping stone to set your edges...THEN finish on your coti if you wish.

 

[gary haywood]

I'm in the uk and yes invisable edge is a great choice..my advice as i'm in te uk is the coticules steve has in are most likly the la grise softer slower newly mined i realy would not recomend one for a newby... yes a good fast vintage coticule would be great... i'm sure some one on here would have one to sell or check the clasified other thn that the uk is alittle sparse for retailers of coticules..Your best and next quikest way would be to contact ardanees for a fast coticule . i would stay clear of la grise .

gary

 

[Disburden]

I would join artisanshaving.org if you want to learn about coticules. Also check out coticule.be where we used to post before we moved.

As far as getting on, I agree with Gary, get a harder one, they're easier to learn on than the new la grise.

 

[jpcwon]

+1 on a hard stone. I find them a bit easier to "see and feel" what's going on. The newer La Grise stones (I have 2) are much softer and can be a bit more work to get a nice edge, but they DO give beautiful edges once you figure them out.

Coticules have a bit of a learning curve but it's a fun learning curve!

 

[BakerAndBadger]

Coticules rock! Do It!!!!

 

[Brianskeet]

I started on coticules. Now I had many years experience with knives and cutting tools on different types of stones, but even still coticules aren't that difficult to learn. Jump in you can do this.