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Now for an update both razors shaved well. They weren't spectacular and I brought them back for a touch up but I noticed that after using the Washita the scratch pattern is much finer then one of my coticules with only water.
Can anyone speculate why this would be?Attachment 201863
Washita
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Coticule in question
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One that I used to finish razor
There is a definite difference in feels and I equate that to different veins. But I have trouble finishing with the coticule in question for whatever reason it seems to leave larger scratches then the Washita.
All stones at 30x mag via holding the loupe up to my cellphone camera so they aren't the best pictures but you can tell the differences.
Is the coti in question a pink la Dressante? I have one that looks very similar that's a very fast stone. The faster stones can be tricky to use, especially to finish on
With a stone that is faster and trickier to finish on, I have found that stropping, then returning to the stone again for some very light finishing strokes improves the edge tremendously.
It is a pink la dressante super quick stone. That's a good idea badgister I find it leaves scratch marks though
I think your coticule is a bit coarse. Badgister's comment looks very familar to me (and I agree with it 100%)! I have a very fine brownish colored washita (probably discolored from old oil), and I know it's finer than all but one of the coticules I've ever tried.
If the shave isn't satisfactory from the washita tomorrow, give the razor a brisk linen, then very light strokes on the stone and not many, and then strop and shave. That brings more improvement off of my washita than it seems to with the coticule.
Awesome I'll give it a try on another razor I've got. I find that one of my coticules is quite fast and therefor coarse but my other one which has a texture of be last photo is a fine finisher. It is frustrating and fun at the same time. Currently don't own linen strop. The best I've got is suede leather. It's a sad day for me :(
It’s just my way of politely saying are you sure that is a Washita stone. Unless I missed the Washita label it looks very similar to another type of natural stone from Canada IMHO.
Mike
Prior hone wear pattern indicates specific tool usage. Before lapping.
http://i.imgur.com/VEI0Xi7.jpg
after lapping hard stone.
http://i.imgur.com/WqIs22y.jpg
Amazing aggressive cutting action from this natural stone is faster that a Norton 4K.
http://i.imgur.com/nWJ8SB1.jpg