Naniwa is finer than the shapton, but it will be personal preference. I would also get an Ark for the end of your progression.
Stone comparison needed
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
The Shapton Kuromaku (the Shapton Japanese Pros) are made in a number of grits - 120, 220, 320, 1500, 2000, 5000, 8000, 12000, and 30000; at least these - link.
I'm curious about how the various synthetic stones correspond in grit in terms of some standardized measure. I understand there are various grit rating scales and several ways of looking at how they compare, etc.
Mostly I'm interested in using the stones to achieve what I want, the same thing we all want, the perfect blend of a super keen, super sharp and comfortable, smooth edge. I figure a good bit of what I need to know is obtained only by experience honing, and I'm doing that. I'm also sure there's a point of diminishing returns on data and book learning knowledge, but I'm far from that I think.
The only two Kuromaku stones I have are the 5K and the 12K. My complete stone kit is small and a hodgepodge, but I'm making progress with it (finally).
- 1K (Naniwa New Chosera)
- 3K (Naniwa S2 Super Stone)
- 5K (Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic Waterstone)
- 8K (Steelex Deluxe Japanese Ceramic Waterstone)
- 12K (Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic Waterstone)
- Arkansas Hard Black finishing stone
- Zulu Grey finishing stone
Since this thread is about comparing stones I figure it's a good place to ask how the various synthetic stones compare (in the context of what's already been mentioned about the Shapton US and Japanese Pro stones). I certainly don't want though to limit the answers in any way.
Thanks and happy shaves,
Jim
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