Steve56
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I honed a razor for my friend Mike, and he said that the edge did feel more like a natural edge than the N12k.
That would be me! Roughly 12 hrs later the face still smooth. You know its a quality edge if the whiskers don't come back for over a half a day! I would say it feels close on par with good natural edge, close to a good mellow jnat edge, but not quite as keen as a Clear water lightsaber/hypersharp Jnat. But some of us (i do) chase comfort and keen, and whenever you can get both and no irritation, thats a great shave! I do believe that the Gok is above this stone, just my opinion, but its supposed to be its rated 0.5um.. Imo though a Gok isnt 0.5um probably more like 16k. A true 0.5um is a 3m diamond lapping film. I bought a Filli from a good friend here and it was honed on the Gok/20. Anyways i thought i would share my pennies Edge snobs would not have a problem with this Kouseki.I honed a razor for my friend Mike, and he said that the edge did feel more like a natural edge than the N12k.
Steve how many strokes you finish with ?I honed a razor for my friend Mike, and he said that the edge did feel more like a natural edge than the N12k
Steve how many strokes you finish with ?
This stone must not be 'lap sensitive' and that maybe a good thing. It give you room to haggle, amd squirm around if you need to. I appreciate the edge my friend, it is nice! Your my friend but your also an enabler ..Hey Gary,
Final finish was 2 sets of circles and ellipses, about 20 on the first set and 15 on the second, followed by about 20-25 regular strokes, flipping the blade each stroke. There was no fin or foil visible at 10x.
Hope this helps.
The first one is free, the next one will cost you, and will be much betterThis stone must not be 'lap sensitive' and that maybe a good thing. It give you room to haggle, amd squirm around if you need to. I appreciate the edge my friend, it is nice! Your my friend but your also an enabler ..
Cheers,
Mike
Lol i hear yah! Ohh, you forgot about the stones tooThe first one is free, the next one will cost you, and will be much better
Straight razor edge dealer/enabler.
Yes thank you SteveHey Gary,
Final finish was 2 sets of circles and ellipses, about 20 on the first set and 15 on the second, followed by about 20-25 regular strokes, flipping the blade each stroke. There was no fin or foil visible at 10x.
Hope this helps.
Addendum .. post shave.
Were it not for my attachment to the tradition of natural stones, particularly my beloved coticules, this synthetic could turn me to the dark side...
I've used mine on 3 razors and I realy do think this 10k is a lovely stone in use and it leaves an edge that is really something different., even with extra laps it doesn't seem to be a problem .
You can also try skipping the 8k, and use the 10k with the included white slurry stone. Dilute, and finish with your 20/50 stokes.another test tonight I used filarmonica 13 8k 10k and I did at least 100 x strokes on the 10k with no issues what so ever . Korratt 8/8 full bellied hollow 5k to 10k quite a thew strokes on the 10k and same results.
Very forgiving hone easy to use .smooth shave . I don't think I'd need more than 20/50 on the 10k after 8k .
Yes Gary,another test tonight I used filarmonica 13 8k 10k and I did at least 100 x strokes on the 10k with no issues what so ever . Korratt 8/8 full bellied hollow 5k to 10k quite a thew strokes on the 10k and same results.
Very forgiving hone easy to use .smooth shave . I don't think I'd need more than 20/50 on the 10k after 8k .
I wondered about the nagura white one . So that can be used to polish and clean the surface ? If so that's ideal and better than keep lapping the surface. I'll have to try thatYou can also try skipping the 8k, and use the 10k with the included white slurry stone. Dilute, and finish with your 20/50 stokes.
The slurry will not damage the edge the same way some other synthetics does .
The slurry also polish the stone, it reduces loading, and I think the stone gives a better finish. You just need a little misty slurry.
If used this way it feels more like a natural stone.