Thread: Buying Cotis

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?

Originally Posted by RefGent

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 Shave

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

Originally Posted by RefGent

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.

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.

Originally Posted by dinnermint

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...

Originally Posted by J743

...must ... walk away ... must resist ... must...

Tell me about it, I have had stones in carts bout 4 times in the last 3 weeks. *scratching neck*

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.