Zulu fitment

I am thinking about purchasing a Zulu Grey stone. I have a Naniwa 12K, 8K Norton, 4K Norton. I also use .5 sprays on a linen strop. Where would the Zulu fit in with the stones I have? Thank you

I also have the Naniwa 12k and just purchased the Zulugrey.
It can fit in after the 12k or instead I'm looking forward to finding out.

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Originally Posted by jodypress

It can fit in after the 12k or instead I'm looking forward to finding out.

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I have both and go along with that. It is my impression that the Zulu Grey might give a tad smoother edge.

Bob

Don't forget there's a 35% discount this month, so it'd be rude not to buy... :)

I have both and have done it both ways: Naniwa 12K followed by Zulu and Zulu followed by Naniwa 12K. I finish with the Zulu now. How would I describe the difference? I couldn't. Sometimes I'll go to pasted balsa CrOx, sometimes not.

Could this be used as a razor refresher stone? Where are these things available?

Yep, but listen to more experienced users.

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Could this be used as a razor refresher stone? Where are these things available?

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Zulu Grey

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Could this be used as a razor refresher stone? Where are these things available?

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Good for for final finishing and refreshing for my straights. Very nice stone at a very fair price.

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Originally Posted by WW243

Zulu Grey

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Thanks WW243!

After reading, I'll stick with my Belgian Coticule, Dovo green, red and CrOx pasted balsa boards...been working for me for a while, and I don't need yet another excuse to spend money...trying to keep my spending only on a couple of types of blade now, otherwise I'll end up with a rotation where I only use each blade 3 x a year!!!

:hmmm:

I left out finishing on a couple more naturals, Welsh Slate and a Blue Escher. Right now I can get a pretty comfortable shave off of any of the progressions I am using. My favorite finishing stone is the Escher.

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Thanks WW243!

After reading, I'll stick with my Belgian Coticule, Dovo green, red and CrOx pasted balsa boards...been working for me for a while, and I don't need yet another excuse to spend money...trying to keep my spending only on a couple of types of blade now, otherwise I'll end up with a rotation where I only use each blade 3 x a year!!!

:hmmm:

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+1 on what Bob said. Back when the zulu was the latest thing, the consensus seemed to be that it was pretty much the equivalent of the 12K Nani but smoother or more "buttery". Mine now has an almost mirror finish to it and seems to be effectively finer. BTW, I'd suggest that you shave a couple of times off the zulu without using the 0.5 spray (after normal stropping, of course) else you may lose the smoothness that the stone delivers. Then try it with the spray and compare.



rs,
Tack

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Originally Posted by Phrank

..and I don't need yet another excuse to spend money...trying to keep my spending only on a couple of types of blade now, otherwise I'll end up with a rotation where I only use each blade 3 x a year!!!

:hmmm:

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You are right, we don't need an excuse.



rs,
Tack

I'm jumping from 8k norton to coti now, and get to mix in ZG when he gets here...i skipped the 12k, but whadda i know?