Thread: Hoping to get an ID

If you forced me to guess, I'd say it is British in origin.

Originally Posted by kcb5150

If you forced me to guess, I'd say it is British in origin.

What makes you think that?

The surface appearance is in line with certain uk slates. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. Some of them are far finer than people on these forums tend to give them credit for. Mainly because the market has been flooded with a lot of underwhelming stuff.

Originally Posted by kcb5150

The surface appearance is in line with certain uk slates. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. Some of them are far finer than people on these forums tend to give them credit for. Mainly because the market has been flooded with a lot of underwhelming stuff.

Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by notitfortat

My experience is limited to synthetics, Cotis, Trans Arkies and some Jnats. So I have no real idea what this one is. Any ideas?

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Looks like a black Thuri to me. Exactly like this one:



And this stone is:



A black 12 inch Escher!

Of course your stone could also be something entirely else! But it is a slate for sure, that also prove the typical microscope pics. Congrats to that find!

A black 12 inch Escher!
The Holy Grail
Wow

Bring it to Charlie's Razor Workshop in Feb. Then we can give a definitive identification.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Bring it to Charlie's Razor Workshop in Feb. Then we can give a definitive identification.

Workshop? tell me more, I'm intrigued!

Originally Posted by Magpie

Workshop? tell me more, I'm intrigued!

Here you go

http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...-workshop.html

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Bring it to Charlie's Razor Workshop in Feb. Then we can give a definitive identification.

I absolutely will.