Is this a good place to get Belgians?

[Relativo]

Hi Guys,

More questions, sorry!!

I don't know if I'm allowed to post links to sites?

If not, mods please remove and apologies.

Please could you advise me if this is a good vendor from which to buy Belgian stones. Any idea about the quality?

http://www.bestsharpeningstones.com/catalog/Belgian_Coticule.htm

Many thanks!

 

[gugi]

All coticules come from the same place. However they vary and not all are suitable for razors. Considering that the vendor sells hones for sharpening all kinds of tools the chances are that not all of the stones would be appropriate for razors.
I think it is better to get them directly from Ardennes or one of the vendors who sell only stones for razors.

 

[persco]

I've bought a coticule (8x3) from them. Very good service, and a good select grade (higher) quality stone.

s.

 

[Ookla The Mok]

I would recommend VintageBlades. They are a top notch outfit and Jim is a pleasure to work with.

 

[huntmol]

Mike at Best Sharpening Stones is a great guy, I can't recommend them enough.

Also, I think this is one of the best deals in the shaving world:
http://www.bestsharpeningstones.com/catalog/belgian_stone_kit.htm

 

[jendeindustries]

Mike at Best Sharpening Stones is a great guy, I can't recommend them enough.

+1

I actually went to Mike's place and was able to pick from a fresh batch of Belguims. We had a great time!

 

[TstebinsB]

also, i think this is one of the best deals in the shaving world:
http://www.bestsharpeningstones.com/catalog/belgian_stone_kit.htm

+1

 

[huntmol]

+1

I actually went to Mike's place and was able to pick from a fresh batch of Belguims. We had a great time!

WOW that's cool, I'd love to visit any of the shaving vendors, just being in the presence of all that cool shave gear would be great

 

[jendeindustries]

WOW that's cool, I'd love to visit any of the shaving vendors, just being in the presence of all that cool shave gear would be great

I was surprised that Mike is in NJ, about 1 hour away from my home town. If you're ever in the neighborhood it's worth the visit, especially with the Belguims.

I also welcome visitors when I go home to NJ, and always welcome those visiting in Taiwan (except very few people take me up on the Taiwan offer... )

 

[Kees]

I also welcome visitors when I go home to NJ, and always welcome those visiting in Taiwan (except very few people take me up on the Taiwan offer... )

Now the word is out!

 

[Relativo]

You're all top guys!

Thanks for all the help and friendly support that I've received here even though I've not actively contributed before.

Thanks from the UK

 

[persco]

I was surprised that Mike is in NJ, about 1 hour away from my home town. If you're ever in the neighborhood it's worth the visit, especially with the Belguims.

I also welcome visitors when I go home to NJ, and always welcome those visiting in Taiwan (except very few people take me up on the Taiwan offer... )

I love Taiwan. I went there on business in November 2006 and got to go Taroko National Park, and other places. Fantastic country. I never made it to Kaoshiung, though.

s.

 

[jendeindustries]

Now the word is out!

Let's hope people take me up on it some day.

I love Taiwan. I went there on business in November 2006 and got to go Taroko National Park, and other places. Fantastic country. I never made it to Kaoshiung, though.

s.

Taroko Gorge is absolutely gorgeous. Most people never see more than Taipei or Shin-Ju on their trips. You got to see one of the treasures!

Although not as beautiful, Kaohsiung has become a much better place over the past 10 years. Again, visitors are always welcome!

 

[English]

Because you live in England, you would be best to buy direct from the Belgian mine.

www.ardennes-coticule.com
If you buy from the USA, the postage will be higher, you will need to add VAT and you will need to pay the UK post about £8.00 on top of the 17.5% VAT for collecting the VAT. All in all lots of money.

The prices from the ardennes site include vat. Give them a phone call and tell them what you want, or ask them what they recommend.

 

[ryrelav]

Because you live in England, you would be best to buy direct from the Belgian mine.

www.ardennes-coticule.com
If you buy from the USA, the postage will be higher, you will need to add VAT and you will need to pay the UK post about £8.00 on top of the 17.5% VAT for collecting the VAT. All in all lots of money.

The prices from the ardennes site include vat. Give them a phone call and tell them what you want, or ask them what they recommend.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[Slartibartfast]

If you buy from ardennes, I would email them and tell them you are looking for a bout suitable for honing razors.

Because you live in England, you would be best to buy direct from the Belgian mine.

www.ardennes-coticule.com
If you buy from the USA, the postage will be higher, you will need to add VAT and you will need to pay the UK post about £8.00 on top of the 17.5% VAT for collecting the VAT. All in all lots of money.

The prices from the ardennes site include vat. Give them a phone call and tell them what you want, or ask them what they recommend.

 

[bones59]

Mike at Best Sharpening Stones is a great guy, I can't recommend them enough.

Also, I think this is one of the best deals in the shaving world:
http://www.bestsharpeningstones.com/catalog/belgian_stone_kit.htm

+2 I couldn't be happier with my purchase.