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I recently bought this hone and would like to have an experts opinion to whether it is a coticule; and if so what type please ?
The lines are not cracks but appear to be some other material in the stone !
Any comments welcomed
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Definately a natural combo coticule, as to what type no clue!
The lines are manganese i think and should not affect the stone at all.
You made a very nice find there. Coticules have a substantial following who swear by them. Enjoy the learning process. There are plenty of articles on proper use.
You got it for a nice price ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by luckypip
Yes, very pleased !Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscroft
Nice combo. I do not think that those lines are manganese they are in my opinion more cracks/fissures which would not give you too much bother. Test it and you should see straight away.
I think Stefan is correct - not manganese lines.
A very nice score, well done!
Regards,
Neil
yes, those are small cracks. Manganese is usually black.
Many thanks Guys, you experts are probably correct about them being cracks ; but it does not appear to affect the overall smoothness when being used !
In fact I cannot even feel them with a nail, so still very happy.
Just got to learn to use it properly !!
Just finished honing two razors and found the coticule great, really popping hairs before finishing on a Charnley.
Very,very pleased as this is the first time honing to shave ready !
This is always good to hear.
Yeah it's pretty cool,... your first shave with a razor you honed yourself. :rock:Quote:
Originally Posted by luckypip
Must admit that it did not shave as well as a razor that I had professionally honed ! It pulled a bit and not as smooth, so I still have a bit of a learning curve to conquer !Quote:
Originally Posted by Raol
But I will get there !!