I like to use all my stones, even synthetics on occasion, but I always find my way back to the coticule..
I like to use all my stones, even synthetics on occasion, but I always find my way back to the coticule..
I wish I had one of the pink/purple translucents! Mine are quite standard, the translucent gray with wide stripes of opaque white. Most of Dan’s recent stones seem to be coming from the same big chunks - I can pretty much identify the grade of stone just by looking at the color.Those combos are my favorites. I like coticule>hard ark or jnat>hard ark but I'm only doing about 35 laps on the ark. Dont you have a really pretty pink(purplish) translucent and black one? I think it's yours, there's one I've seen that makes me want to buy a true hard though I have absolutly no need for it.
I agree with the general idea of @Gamma. Whatever tools and techniques are used in the progression and finish (including strop) your shave will be determined by the characteristics of your apex in the first 25 µm along the blade at the time of the shave. This is not an opinion but a fact supported by this very high magnification image.In a technical sense, I see edges being a sum of their parts. If I use synths to 3k then move over to a Coticule for mid-to-finish, it's a different edge than, say, synths to 10k then Coti to finish. I don't see either being 'a Coti edge' since their foundations are not Coti. An edge developed on Jnats from start to finish may be different than on started on synths up to, say, 5k, then jumping over. Even then - a lot depends on how the work on the Jnats is handled.
In the course of a very specific conversation, comments like "Oh, I shave on Jnat edges" doesn't tell the whole picture.
In the course of casual convo, comments might be more relaxed.
So, basically, I hone a lot of ways using many different stones, I may use Jnats more often than others, probably - not 100% sure to be honest, but how I get to the Jnat and how I use them is as varied as the paths to the Jnat.
There are probably still guys out there using Coticules, then going to Chromox, and saying they are shaving on Coti edges...I don't call that a Coti edge though.
I guess, at the end of the day - if someone asks what kind of edge I am shaving with, the answer would be...
Sharp and smooth....
I have been wondering the same thing.Ok guys someone educate this old man who has used a straight for about 60yrs. Unless you get multiple razors; why are ya'll having to do more than a refresh with your finisher? Stropping will keep it keen and comfortable for a varying number of shaves. Then your finisher should be sufficient. i've got many of the finishers ya'll get all squishy about and most will give a damn fine shave if you know how to use your hands. Starting back at the beginning or at lower grit still makes no sense to me after reading these forums for years. i'm not trying to be an a-hole just don't get it.
I have bought a score or so of fleabays to give away and that's when I start with a good bevel and work up. I'm honestly curious; Greg