Thread: Looking for advice on razor purchase.

Originally Posted by Bones

Are you talking about this stone?

Natural Polishing Water Stone - Woodcraft.com

Ive seen it recommended elsewhere on the site
Apologies for the mziter Im a newb like yourself! Best of luck starting out!

No, I'm pretty sure that's not what X meant. The one you're linking to at woodcraft is the 'chinese' stone.
X, I believe is talking about the lower grade coticules. Purchasing a coticule from Howard or from a respected member in the Classifieds should ensure you get a good coticule.
Also, the blue belgian stones are not called coticule. They have larger sized garnets and are rather nice intermediate stones, and I actually like the finish off them, esp. on sheffield steel.