Thread: Nagura's from mailman and a gift???

Yep, i looked it up on his website and it is in deed a Japanees Barber Hone. This is what the site says...

This stone i come across when i visited Kyoto 2 years ago

Weird shape and looked a lot like a Jnat.

The convex side on the stone was made for to hold it better in your hand for razor touch ups, And it works very well

It is a mix of Natural and synthetic powders. Made specially for razors !

Only Japanese Barber hones i have ever seen !

And it is only one Maker in Kyoto that make it.

It dose need bit soaking before use. But i find it also very effective dry.

However it dose feel super smooth and very fine. Make super nice Semi mirror finish. And i guess make it perfect stone for bathroom or traveler

So i guess i took the pictures upside down. Rounded side is bottom. As far as the Komo being rare i have no idea. At this time i dont even know which one is the Komo. Ill have to read about these and compare the emblems to figure them out. Its all japanees to me. Ha.
The picture on the website is that exact stone. You can tell by tbe corners and variation in the color. Sells for 27 bucks so not too bad for a freebee.

Thanks for the help figuring out what the gift was.

BTW, this is what i ordered as far as nagura...
Botan, Tenjyou and Mejiro Asano Nagura Set
As far as what i got i'll have to look them up so i dont think i got a Komo.

Originally Posted by Gasman

BTW, this is what i ordered as far as nagura...
Botan, Tenjyou and Mejiro Asano Nagura Set
As far as what i got i'll have to look them up so i dont think i got a Komo.

Correct, you got those three. Koma would make a more expensive set.

From Tomonagura:

Botan - ボタン名倉
Tenjyou - 天上
Mejiro - 目白

Thanks for the simbols. Or words or...
Ill compare when i get back home.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Thanks for the simbols. Or words or...
Ill compare when i get back home.

Most welcome! I can see them through the plastic

I see that now. Thanks for pointing it out. When i took the pic i was trying to get the markings showing but i had no idea of what they said and if i got them so you could see them.

Your excitement over all the new toys and skills you are picking up is contagious, Gasman-makes me wish I had something to hone tonight!

I am concerned that the residents of Northern CO will continue to get their gas deliveries in the coming week. ("Hang on, boss-I'm going through a nagura progression, be there tomorrow.").

Ive watched one vid so far so i got an idea on how to use Nagura stones. Going to watch a few more before atempting this. But a question... im guessing that after the bevel is set, which i will do on a 1k Norton, the pressure used with the Nagura is very light? Like when finishing? Or is a bit more pressure used then lightened up with the progression?

BTW, very funny about the gas. I dont think the boss would understand. He has a full beard and is another person that thinks im crazy for using a SR. But it was a good one!

You can use a little pressure, especially with the botan; how much s dependent on the razor - more for a wedge less for a hollow ground. Asano Mikawa nagura are basically formed from volcanic ash, and they will cut steel quite readily.

Stick with the botan until you've got a good cloudy finish across the entire bevel, all of the stria from bevel setting are gone, and it is good and sharp. I work botan slurry until it gets noticeably dark, then replace as needed. The shoubudani asagi are not particularly thirsty stones, but you might need to add a drop of water to the slurry now and then to maintain consistency.

I don't exactly go to Botan after 1K, but if I would, I assume it would take me at least two, maybe 3 rounds with moderate pressure. Let's say moderate pressure means 3 weights of the blade worth. As this is all very subjective to the blade and the stone, you really only need to pay attention not to put too much pressure, to flex the blade and hone always to the edge. You'll notice how botan speeds up with pressure.. it isn't too bad to try, to get a feel. Ease up the pressure on Tenjyou and Mejiro, that's when you would use your finishing strokes, perhaps a tad more is still OK. Finishing strokes are super light and those are reserved for the last 20ish. At the same time, watch the stria and make sure you're spending enough time to remove all the marks of the previous stone.