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Got my second Coti, a La Veinette. It is a remarkable little rock. Used the unicot method for the first time and made short work of this Challenge razor. I had doubts about my ability using one stone from start to finish but damned if I didn't pull it off. These stones are incredible. If you're thinking about getting a Coticule, do it. I know I'm hooked.
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Very nice stone. How hard is it? I've only had one LV from the new quarry and it was a little on the soft side.
Where did you get the stone at? I am looking for one about 2x6 in size but can't spend too much on it.
I am far from an expert but I believe this one to be moderately hard. Definitely harder than my other Coti which is an older natural combo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dcaddo1
i bought it off an individual on a Facebook group page. I saw some on this website though- Razor Honing Stones – Griffith Shaving Goods and they all seem very reasonably priced. I've never dealt with this vendor though so I can't vouch for them but they do have some good looking stones.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirMike
Nice looking stone! I have been craving one for awhile but haven't pulled the trigger yet. You might have pushed me over the edge!
Great guy to deal with; met him in person and saw his awesome collection.Quote:
Originally Posted by notitfortat
Try the superior shave he has a good selection and reasonable prices and is very helpful. I asked a lot of questions and he answered them all and great to deal with.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirMike
Yes the superior shave is well, truly superior. I got my first coti from them and the service was unparalleled. I highly recommend them. I recommended the other vender because I thought SirMike meant he was looking for a La Veinette specifically and I didn't notice any on the superior shave but did on the Griffith site. At any rate SirMike, I hope you find the stone you're looking for :)Quote:
Originally Posted by eddy79
I have looked around on their site and they do have a few that I like but those are all over $130 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by eddy79
I was thinking about the La Veinette one as I heard good things about it but also was told that the vein doesn't matter as much compared to how the stone looks per a conversation with superior shave so not stuck on that vein anymore! I too hope I find a good one but honestly dont know exactly what I am looking for! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by notitfortat
Oh look, more razors!Quote:
Originally Posted by notitfortat
Surmike , you might want to stick with synthetics till you learn how to gone, start with a finisher and learn to maintain, you may not even need to go any lower than that if you do a good job, I've got razors that haven't seen a stone less than 8 k for quite a while and then I send them out if it needs more But start with something that will give you consistent results instead of trying to figure out a natural to begin with. Just my opinion. Tc
Yeah, I know! I have heard this from numerous folks and I am fine with that. I do have just a stone for touchups as I picked up a F.Swaty to use for that but just thinking ahead for the whole setup! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
I have the Norton 1k, Norton 4k/8k so I was in the hunt for a finisher to use after that and sometime/someday I will get a natural to replace the 4k/8k is the plan! :)
Thx.
I brought some coticules from the superior shave recently and a 6x 2 was I think about 90 dollars. Don't rush it there are plenty of stones just get what speaks to you they will all give a good edge.
Just had a look and must have gotten 40 x 150. Got a la Grise and a la Verte. Both give good edges but have preferred the la Grise so far. Were $83 worldwide . Hth good luck
Hardness is one of those things that do not really matter with regards to the functionality of a coticule, apart from the ease/difficulty of getting the initial slurry going. In my experience this matters even less than than the specific coticule (which influences honing speed more than end result).Quote:
Originally Posted by Dcaddo1
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Originally Posted by tcrideshd
If the intention is to just maintain razors, I do not see how you could go wrong with a coticule. Mostly you will just need water on top of the hone, maybe the tiniest bit of slurry. If the need or desire arises to do more structural honing you do not need to go out and buy more hones, and can just start experimenting with the unicot method (like notitfortat): (1)bevel set (2)make sure your bevel is set (3)add layer of electrical tape, replace half the slurry on the hone with water, do ~30 X-strokes (4)do ~50 X-strokes on water. It might not be 100% idiot proof, but damn close.
