Rockin' the Coti

[azmark]

Well since Chris (wdwrx) is on a new trend I thought I'd do the same.

Our seasons are changing so must my honing methods.

After months of Jnat honing and 8 Jnats I'm back to coticules. Honed a few razors that needed some new edges and completely love the coti edge. After months of Jnats and plenty of razors I can honestly say there is no difference with the final product just the road that gets you there is different.

 

[danjared]

So, how many coticules do you have?

 

[Joe Edson]

I'm sitting here 18 hours post shave with 4 different sections of my face shaved with 4 razors all finished on coticules (yes I shaved at like 3 am last "night"). I'm amazed at how smooth my face is everywhere still.

I'll keep saying it, but when finished correctly a coticule edge will rival everything. It took me awhile to be convinced of this, but I am now.

In all honesty, I will probably be parting with my escher and charnley forest soon as they are not used anymore (plus I have another vintage thuringian that I'm convinced is an escher sans label anyway).

Still want to break my Asagi out and spend like a month finishing on it though.

 

[azmark]

So, how many coticules do you have?

I had six then sold some and down to 3. All great stones and really don't see the need for more

A lot of times for me it's what just feels right. I've been really busy with remodeling the house, work and travel that the coti is hard to beat for efficiency. I much more enjoy honing on a jnat though; it almost feels therapeutic.

 

[danjared]

I'll keep saying it, but when finished correctly a coticule edge will rival everything. It took me awhile to be convinced of this, but I am now.

I'm convinced that there are many great methods for getting superb edges (though not all are as minimalist and romantic as coticules). There's a point when patience and skill are the only cure.

That said, we're weirdos who like to play with everything. We won't stop wanting to try out different things. I swear by coticules, but that doesn't mean that I won't play with a Thüringer or Japanese stones (both of which I have).

 

[Joe Edson]

I'm convinced that there are many great methods for getting superb edges (though not all are as minimalist and romantic as coticules). There's a point when patience and skill are the only cure.

That said, we're weirdos who like to play with everything. We won't stop wanting to try out different things. I swear by coticules, but that doesn't mean that I won't play with a Thüringer or Japanese stones (both of which I have).

Honestly, it is just the speed and efficiency that draws me in. When I can come off the chosera 1K and spend 6-8 minutes on the coticule to finish, it is really hard to beat that. Plus, I've developed a love for the edges off them.

Played around with my new La Verte this evening and it was a fun experience. That sucker is hard! Left a nice keen edge to boot, but still coticule smooth. Definitely a keeper.

 

[azmark]

Honestly, it is just the speed and efficiency that draws me in. When I can come off the chosera 1K and spend 6-8 minutes on the coticule to finish, it is really hard to beat that. Plus, I've developed a love for the edges off them.

That is my only drawback from the Jnat. I've found that most stones need a median (I use an Aoto) before going to your sharpening Jnat. And my compulsion adds a finishing stone. New razors from bevel to end takes me up to 30-45 minutes, depending on the condition of the razor. Touch ups are about 10 minutes usually.

 

[Woodash]

Yes, but the Jnats are so subtle and mysterious. That's one of the things that draws me to them....
It ain't the time at all that factors into it for me.

 

[rawface]

+1 that the coti CAN rival anything. Though my coti mojo is not that strong, I've gotten edges that rival the N-asagi. But for every one that rivals the asagi, I've gotten 20-30 that tromp the lpb or dressante. 'Makes me wish I were closer to Santa Fe. I've not met or corresponded w/ Harvitz, but run into several that have tasted his edges and are very glad they have.