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11-23-2008, 07:54 PM #1Senior Member
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Howard from “The Perfect Edge” is a ...
Howard from “The Perfect Edge” is a true gentleman…
I was feeling the need for a new hone (HAD??). Having never tried a natural stone I wanted to try a Belgian Blue as well as a coticule. So, I gave Howard from “The Perfect Edge” a call. Come to find out he is less than an hour away from me. We met yesterday (Saturday) afternoon.
You think you have hones? You should see this mans collection!! Soon I was knee deep in rock from all over the world. I was amazed with the variety of shape, size, and color. Check out his museum page on his website. </TITLE><html> <head> <title>The Perfect Edge
Then we started honing. First, the Shapton system, Howard took a very dull Boker King Cutter from 4k thru 16k. In just a few minutes, we had a shave ready razor. Under the magnifying glass, the edge was as reflective as any mirror. Out came the 30k. With 10 laps on the 30k, what I thought was a mirror edge paled to what I saw now. All I can say is Wow!
On to the Belgians… Having never used them I didn’t’ know what to expect. Howard dug out an 8”x3” natural combination stone. Visually it was beautiful, being half blue and half yellow. First, a quick lapping on a DMT plate, then out of a pile of razors, Howard found a HMC handmade razor. Using a slurry stone, He took me thru the simple process of prepping and using the hone. Just like with the Shapton’s he had a great edge within a very few minutes. Very impressive.
I am now the proud owner of a 6”x2” natural combination stone with a Cotigura slurry stone.
I had a fantastic time. Howard is very generous with his time as well as his vast knowledge of hones and honing.
When I got home last night I honed several razors with my new hone and am waiting very impatiently until this evening to shave.
Howard Thank You Again...Sean
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