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I'm interested in getting a coticule or two, but I really don't know anything about them. Would a person just order a coticule or are there different types/grades you need to know about first?

Originally Posted by KenWeir

I'm interested in getting a coticule or two, but I really don't know anything about them. Would a person just order a coticule or are there different types/grades you need to know about first?

There be voodoo in the Coti lol! Read this for all the info you might need - http://www.coticule.be/straight-razor-honing.html

I love my Coti - but they take a bit of practice to become proficient at. It's not rocket science or anything, but you might want to master your Nani 12K first.

LOL - Who am I kidding - like that's going to happen enjoy your future coti lol.

Originally Posted by earcutter

There be voodoo in the Coti lol! Read this for all the info you might need - http://www.coticule.be/straight-razor-honing.html

I love my Coti - but they take a bit of practice to become proficient at. It's not rocket science or anything, but you might want to master your Nani 12K first.

LOL - Who am I kidding - like that's going to happen enjoy your future coti lol.

He knows me well! If I wait till I've mastered the naniwa I'll have dozens of finely honed razors before I buy a coticule. I'll give that article a read & see if I can't figure out what it is I want to do next

Originally Posted by KenWeir

I'm interested in getting a coticule or two, but I really don't know anything about them. Would a person just order a coticule or are there different types/grades you need to know about first?

OMG, there are zillions of cotis, vintage or new, this vein or that, that grade or this, and every one with its own learning curve. You might look at the ones in our Classifieds right now; the sellers can tell you how they behave, what they're good at, whether they're right for you. And if you want to be completely bewildered and bedazzled, check out the coti selection at The Superior Shave. You'll want a fast internet connection for the coti page. It's huge.

Happy shopping. Don't buy six cotis I wouldn't buy!

Only six of them?

Well, not in a single order. And not counting a slurry stone.

Ok, so coticules are going to have to wait a bit. My naniwa 12k came in today so I've got it to play with. I've also got a gokumyo 20k on order (God only knows when it will arrive). At any rate I've got 2 new stones to play with for the time being & the new dmt to relap them all!

We need more junk shops in east tx so I can stock up on old razors....


Edit: Ok so I opened the box and no stones. I thought it looked a little small at the time. Instead it was the two dovos I sent in for a hone last week! Now I've got two razors just honed by Lynn to compare against (and enjoy)!

Originally Posted by KenWeir

Ok, so coticules are going to have to wait a bit. My naniwa 12k came in today so I've got it to play with. I've also got a gokumyo 20k on order (God only knows when it will arrive). At any rate I've got 2 new stones to play with for the time being & the new dmt to relap them all!

We need more junk shops in east tx so I can stock up on old razors....


Edit: Ok so I opened the box and no stones. I thought it looked a little small at the time. Instead it was the two dovos I sent in for a hone last week! Now I've got two razors just honed by Lynn to compare against (and enjoy)!

Ken,

(my name is Ken also BTW).

I think I am riding on your heals. I am pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Norton 4/8 and a Nani 12K. I have been looking into Thuringians also however....

That hook is buried deep in me and there seems to be no chance of me shaking it.

I'd recommend a 1k for bevels too. I've done it on my Sheffield with the 4k, but it takes so much longer you're really tempted to cut the bevel setting short or put more pressure