How hard of a stone is a Fuji 8k? I tend to like harder syth stones for razors that don't self slurry to much. Advice greatly appreciated.
Mike
Mike
Naniwa Fuji 8k
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Keith V Johnson has a great article on his website about this stone.
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Naniwa Gouken Fuji | TomoNagura.Com | Keith V. Johnson
The Gouken Fuji 8k stone from Naniwa is a bit harder than the Jyunpaku. It’s a newer stone that also cuts and polishes better.
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Thank for the reply buddy!
I pm him and it asked him some questions but it was very
fortunate Keith told me that he had no feed back for me! Bluntly said. Uh! Oh well
The Naniwa Fuji 8k I had was not a stone I would call a hard stone. The Shapton 8k I had was harder by comparrison. The Fuki 8k was my preferred choice between the two.
I ordered 1 this week, so when i get it hopefully i can give you my insights if you like
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I appreciate that!
Which 8000 auto slurries in your experience? Or was it just a basic question?
timwcic
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I have used a Fuji for serveral years. I would not call it hard or soft, it’s a good Naniwa. I don’t get much auto slurry during use, just swarf. It’s my last synthetic before jumping to naturals. It does perform better than it class. It gives my a edge closer to 10K, maybe even finer.
I got a new stone in the Naniwa gouken Fuji 8k, first thing i did I lapped it, then for a test.
I got 1 of my practise razors a Herder and did the following progression,
Naniwa chosera 1k
Naniwa super stone 3k
Naniwa Gouken Hayabusa 4k
Then to the new stone the 8k after that i stropped and shaved 1 part of my face was no effort, no tugging but wanted to see if i could beter it so,went to my coticule with water only, untill it started sticking, stropped again then finished the shave.
It was a very, very nice shave, have to try this progression a few more times but for the first time i liked it.
I got 1 of my practise razors a Herder and did the following progression,
Naniwa chosera 1k
Naniwa super stone 3k
Naniwa Gouken Hayabusa 4k
Then to the new stone the 8k after that i stropped and shaved 1 part of my face was no effort, no tugging but wanted to see if i could beter it so,went to my coticule with water only, untill it started sticking, stropped again then finished the shave.
It was a very, very nice shave, have to try this progression a few more times but for the first time i liked it.
Fuji excellent stone!
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Seems to me you're missing the Nani 12K in your progression 
I use a similar progression at times before I finish on naturals or higher grit synths. Chosera1K > 3K Hayabusa 4K > Fuji 8K will deliver a comfortable 8K shaving edge if you take your time but I prefer a finisher at the end.
If you are after a synth finish the Naniwa 12K SS is a very capable finisher for this progression.
If you are after a synth finish the Naniwa 12K SS is a very capable finisher for this progression.
I have also got a souper stone 10k ( it is a combo 3k/10 k) but i normally like to finish with 1 of my natural finishers ( Jnat or coticule or a Dota Creek)Seems to me you're missing the Nani 12K in your progression
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