Thread: Coticule Help!

Bought a coticule and tried to do a touch up, now razor is not shaving well. Still cuts arm hair but that's about it. Do I need to do more than just water and 30 passes? My razor is Ralf Aust honed by Lynn about 4 months ago. Thanks

I would try about 10 weight of the blade X strokes with a light slurry followed by 10 weight of the blade X strokes using just water, then strop and see what happens. If you want you can do 3-5 X strokes on chromium oxide following the coticule before stropping too.

Have fun.

I just received a coticule kit from Classic Edge, Phil said he picked me out a real nice stone.

On the website, he links to two methods, I'm going to try this one, with a test blade:

http://www.coticule.be/unicot.html

Of course it depends on the coticule too. They can vary quite a bit as to quality finishing wise.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Of course it depends on the coticule too. They can vary quite a bit as to quality finishing wise.

Thanks thebigspendur....Phil said he picked me out a nice stone...but if that doesn't work, I'm breaking out the dremel!!!!

Originally Posted by Lynn

I would try about 10 weight of the blade X strokes with a light slurry followed by 10 weight of the blade X strokes using just water, then strop and see what happens. If you want you can do 3-5 X strokes on chromium oxide following the coticule before stropping too.

Have fun.

I don't know whay

Don't know what 10 weight is referring too?

10 strokes with only the weight of blade AKA no pressure.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Lynn

I would try about 10 weight of the blade X strokes with a light slurry followed by 10 weight of the blade X strokes using just water, then strop and see what happens. If you want you can do 3-5 X strokes on chromium oxide following the coticule before stropping too.

Have fun.

Thanks Lynn, It worked! Much better shave today! When would you recommend a complete honing? Bought my Ralf Aust from you in May.