I am extremely satisfied with the Chosera 400 and 1000 stones for bevel setting, which I got last month. They get lapped easily, do not need a soaking and most importantly don't choke up with swarf even after some aggressive bevel setting work.
I then move on to the Norton 4k/8k combo stone and finally on to a Naniwa specialty 12k. I am getting some extremely fine edges and couldn't be happier. The diamond pastes 0.5,0.25 and 0.1 have arrived last weekend. Will be using them for "the method"
However I am looking at replacing my Norton 4k/8k with something which doesn't require soaking.
I read a lot of threads and came to the following conclusions.
1) Shapton Glass HR are highly recommended.
2) Naniwa Super Stones S2 are great stones for straight razor, however my experience with swarf sticking to the specialty 12k stone makes me a bit wary. However the 12k removes all scratch marks and gives a fantastic edge.
3) Chosera / Professional 3000 is good for razors (I am leaning towards it due to my experience with the Chosera 400 and 1000 stones)
4) Naniwa Snow white is a top dog 8k stone.
Leaning towards a Chosera 3k and snowhite 8k or Superstone 4k/8k
Request views if this is a good choice.
I also read some posts stating that only the Chosera 3k and 10k are recommended for straight razors. Is this from experience of members or from Naniwa. Any insights appreciated.
I then move on to the Norton 4k/8k combo stone and finally on to a Naniwa specialty 12k. I am getting some extremely fine edges and couldn't be happier. The diamond pastes 0.5,0.25 and 0.1 have arrived last weekend. Will be using them for "the method"
However I am looking at replacing my Norton 4k/8k with something which doesn't require soaking.
I read a lot of threads and came to the following conclusions.
1) Shapton Glass HR are highly recommended.
2) Naniwa Super Stones S2 are great stones for straight razor, however my experience with swarf sticking to the specialty 12k stone makes me a bit wary. However the 12k removes all scratch marks and gives a fantastic edge.
3) Chosera / Professional 3000 is good for razors (I am leaning towards it due to my experience with the Chosera 400 and 1000 stones)
4) Naniwa Snow white is a top dog 8k stone.
Leaning towards a Chosera 3k and snowhite 8k or Superstone 4k/8k
Request views if this is a good choice.
I also read some posts stating that only the Chosera 3k and 10k are recommended for straight razors. Is this from experience of members or from Naniwa. Any insights appreciated.