Quote Originally Posted by DaveW View Post
I would hate to be a beginner who only got a coticule and couldn't figure out why they weren't getting good edges.
If I could start all over again, I wish I would have started with a coticule. Its versatility in my view is what makes it so appealing and I was so happy with the results that I sold all my naniwas and my expensive japanese natural finisher. So yeah, just one stone for honing works just fine for me. You could say that I may have lucked out with a good coticule, but I also bought a second one and its equally excellent. I think if you are buying from a vendor with expertise in coticules, then it is unlikely you will get a stone that is not suitable for straight razors.