What are some of the most recommended sites for picking up a coticule these days? I'll take a rectangle if I have to, but would prefer a good bout. Is staying under 60-70usd possible?
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What are some of the most recommended sites for picking up a coticule these days? I'll take a rectangle if I have to, but would prefer a good bout. Is staying under 60-70usd possible?
The Superior ShaveQuote:
Originally Posted by RefGent
Ardennes Coticule
Griffith Shaving Goods
To name a few
And absolutely possible to stay under $60-$70. It will just be a little smaller of a stone. Don't let that discourage you, there are people on here that can hone on some pretty itty bitty stones.
+1 on totally possible
I received two bouts today, both of which cost less than 50 dollars. Size is relative. I always prefer rectangular too but a good stone and the right technique will work too.
If it is a slow coticule I insist on paying for more real estate, but it is not necessary.
Let us know what happens!
Thanks guys. Been honing for years and they weren't really on my radar, but I picked up a 3in by 1in (ish) bout and love the edges off of it, so I'm looking for a bit more real estate
I think with your budget, a 150 x 40 would work well. The Superior Shave has 2 left at 71$. That's a pretty good deal. I think you can do better with a bout, but the real estate on the former is consistent across, and you may enjoy the longer laps without having to adjust for the width you're already used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by RefGent
I remember my first coti, I had to decide between 150 x 50 or 150 x 40. The 150 x 50 won because I thought to myself "more real estate better rock julio hone razor now" (*caveman voice*). Wish I went for the 40 size now.
That is one of the benefits to superior shave, you can see the bout before purchase. However, if you email Ardennes with your requests, I have no doubt that they would fulfill them. I mentioned that I was going to use it for finishing razors and the stone seems to be capable, just have to get myself capable with it.
...must ... walk away ... must resist ... must...Quote:
Originally Posted by dinnermint
Tell me about it, I have had stones in carts bout 4 times in the last 3 weeks. *scratching neck*Quote:
Originally Posted by J743
I bought my 175x40 directly from Ardennes. I ordered a standard, and in the notes section told them it was for maintaining my razors. I asked them to choose an appropriate one. They graciously sent me a nice select Le Grise.
You cannot go wrong with buying from Jared at TSS as well.
Does it matter which vein one gets one from or if it comes "unmarked" like a lot of them I see?
Of course it doesn't matter. It only matters to people who care. They aren't any better or worse then unmarked ones as a rule. An unmarked hone can be light-years ahead of a marked vein, and vice versa. It's about the individual hone itself. 2 hones from the same vein can have massive variance even if the 2 were mined within feet of each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirMike
I'll trade you. I've got a 150x40 box and slurry stone. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by J743
When I cursor over The Superior Shave in a post, why does it say "Superior Liar"?
If I still had it I totally would!Quote:
Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLQuote:
Originally Posted by kelbro
I like "Dr. Matt's videos on using Coti's! I have used his ideas on finish honeing on a Coti under running water . Watch all his Coti videos plus all the other one's out there on razor honing. Lot's of good info on here & U-tube.
Slawman
What size coti would you suggest? 150x50?
Has anyone bought a coti from the superior shave before?
150x40 and yes they are great to deal with.Quote:
Originally Posted by erobins