Thanks for the clarification Bart. I too appreciate the coticule for the history and what I call the mystique that it brings with it. For certain razors after the bevel is set with the diamond plate or the Shapton I will go with a coticule (natural BBW/yellow) alone .

To prove my affection for them I have a dozen and have to restrain myself from getting even more. My devotion to them is not as strong as yours however and expediency frequently leads me to other options for that keener edge.