Thread: Suehiro Gokomyu 20K Waterstone

Thanks for letting me know. The status of my order still says processing so wasn't sure. That means should have it by the time we have the meet

Originally Posted by eddy79

Bobski have ordered 1 too and am now 2 weeks into the waiting. Bongo are you going to the meet. If so and it has arrived you're more than welcome to try it. Carbatec in balcatta have the dmt that is where I got mine. Figured if it's good enough for someone like Glen it's good enough for me.

Ed, check your tracker, as I mentioned in another post that the Suehiro order had arrived at the retailer, My checker shows the stone having left Japan and is in Sydney today. Taking into account, it being Sunday and tomorrow a public holiday Monday (In NSW). I believe this week is a certainty.

Cheers Bob

Have received the email with tracking information. Just waiting on the other 2 orders. Part of the reason is the price increase in Japan and the rush of orders he has had before the price increases. He did say that he will refund at least part of the postage as the orders are over 2 weeks before even being processed so that is good of him

Was at my local post office yesterday according to the tracking so hopefully today I will get it

Got it. Lapped it and run a couple of razors over it. Had a look at the scratch marks with the loupe and it makes the 12k look rough. Can't wait to shave.

Originally Posted by eddy79

Got it. Lapped it and run a couple of razors over it. Had a look at the scratch marks with the loupe and it makes the 12k look rough. Can't wait to shave.

Ed,

Go to let me how you are going

As I said. Lapped it which wasn't too bad but much harder than my naniwas. Did 3 razors but haven't had the opportunity to use yet. Looking through a 40x loupe it was almost like it took away all the 12k scratch pattern and just left a polished edge behind. Sure with better optics you would be able to tell more. Still waiting for the second order to ship so he must be flat out. Have you got yours yet

Originally Posted by eddy79

As I said. Lapped it which wasn't too bad but much harder than my naniwas. Did 3 razors but haven't had the opportunity to use yet. Looking through a 40x loupe it was almost like it took away all the 12k scratch pattern and just left a polished edge behind. Sure with better optics you would be able to tell more. Still waiting for the second order to ship so he must be flat out. Have you got yours yet

Hey Ed,

Mine arrived and like you I have lapped it, and this afternoon I have a few hours which I will give it a go.

Cheers Bob

Originally Posted by bobski

Hey Ed,

Mine arrived and like you I have lapped it, and this afternoon I have a few hours which I will give it a go.

Cheers Bob

Unless you're honing about 200 razors you'll only need a few minutes.
Seriously I'd start with 4-5 strokes on a razor that is already shaving well. Increase if needed but it is possible to hone past a good edge.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Unless you're honing about 200 razors you'll only need a few minutes.
Seriously I'd start with 4-5 strokes on a razor that is already shaving well. Increase if needed but it is possible to hone past a good edge.

Great question Oz,

I was thinking of a few two many


But I'll lessen that a little. This stone comes with two sided Synthetic nagura (1k/3k) Do you find these an integral part of this system, or are they best used simply with water?