Howdy and Happy Fourth of July!
I know that this has probably been discussed at some point on the forum, but I couldn’t find a good thread that answered my questions. I know that some people (the same who will tell you that different coticule layers all perform the same) think that the color grading system that Escher and Co. utilized was just marketing, but it’s scientifically proven that the opposite is true. The different types/colors do yield different results/characteristics. Some may be more pronounced than others, but it’s definitely a thing. Anyone who’s used two vastly different Thuringians can tell you that the feel alone is worlds apart.
Personally, I’ve only owned a what I believe was Dark Blue? SR Droescher Barber Size Box kit and my current Thuringian, a Yellow-Green Escher Barber’s Delight. A massive difference in the feedback, speed, and performance in my opinion. I’m not sure that it was a dark blue (the SRD), but it was that or green and had a light green slurry stone.
For those of you who have used many or all of the Escher color grades, which did you prefer? Which is the most uncommon, and which is most common? If you could choose only one to use for the remainder of your life, which color is it?
Also, the topic of slurry stones. Is it not beneficial to use a stone that is not actually matching in color to the hone itself, but rather one that is lighter if possible. Like a yellow green slurry stone on a Blue/Blue Green, Dark Blue, or even Black Thuringian?
I’m also curious as to how others are utilizing/managing slurry during the finishing process. Does anyone progressively thin down (or thicken) the slurry as they approach completion? Does anyone cut out the slurry stone altogether and just use whatever is kicked up by the razor being honed on water only?
I’m just curious about this stuff. Thanks!
I know that this has probably been discussed at some point on the forum, but I couldn’t find a good thread that answered my questions. I know that some people (the same who will tell you that different coticule layers all perform the same) think that the color grading system that Escher and Co. utilized was just marketing, but it’s scientifically proven that the opposite is true. The different types/colors do yield different results/characteristics. Some may be more pronounced than others, but it’s definitely a thing. Anyone who’s used two vastly different Thuringians can tell you that the feel alone is worlds apart.
Personally, I’ve only owned a what I believe was Dark Blue? SR Droescher Barber Size Box kit and my current Thuringian, a Yellow-Green Escher Barber’s Delight. A massive difference in the feedback, speed, and performance in my opinion. I’m not sure that it was a dark blue (the SRD), but it was that or green and had a light green slurry stone.
For those of you who have used many or all of the Escher color grades, which did you prefer? Which is the most uncommon, and which is most common? If you could choose only one to use for the remainder of your life, which color is it?
Also, the topic of slurry stones. Is it not beneficial to use a stone that is not actually matching in color to the hone itself, but rather one that is lighter if possible. Like a yellow green slurry stone on a Blue/Blue Green, Dark Blue, or even Black Thuringian?
I’m also curious as to how others are utilizing/managing slurry during the finishing process. Does anyone progressively thin down (or thicken) the slurry as they approach completion? Does anyone cut out the slurry stone altogether and just use whatever is kicked up by the razor being honed on water only?
I’m just curious about this stuff. Thanks!