Thread: From Shapton glass 8K to GS 20 K ?

You should have no problems going from an 8k to the Suehiro 20k. It's an easy stone to use, and the edges are exceptional. I personally go from a Naniwa superstone 10k to the SG 20k, have been doing it for more than two years. The edge is clinically sharp, some people's skin doesn't tolerate the acute nature of its finish, but for me it's a great stone and will last for many generations. It's a terrific touch up stone. I find 6 strokes on the SG revives a razor completely.

If I was you I would forgo the Shapton glass series and go Chosera 1/5/10k.

Much easier to use and more enjoyable.
Less issues too.
The Shaptons load up with swarf pretty quickly and are tricky to master imo.

Although probably the glass series might be cheaper..

I would add though that expense wise, the Chosera 10k is expensive at around $250, and the Suehiro Gok 20k also expensive at $270. IMHO you don't need both. (Prices are USD)

Well I was honestly basing myself on the video from Lyn, using a 1k, 4k, 8K and 16K shapton glass.
Price wise they are affordable, and later on I wanted to add a Suehiro 20K, if required. Could also use .5 micron paste, perhaps.

The Naniwa professionals are indeed also an option, I believe I can't go wrong with either shapton or Naniwa pro ... choices :-)

Order is out, it's gonna be a set of shapton's including the 16K.
They should do the trick for now and then gonna save some more for an ultimate finisher, either the Suehiro 20K, or perhaps a Jnat.
Still lots of learning to do first ;-)

Originally Posted by Mikali

Order is out, it's gonna be a set of shapton's including the 16K.
They should do the trick for now and then gonna save some more for an ultimate finisher, either the Suehiro 20K, or perhaps a Jnat.
Still lots of learning to do first ;-)

As I am a Shapton Glass series user and proponent, you have chosen wisely. They will serve as the foundation for your honing future, as they do me. With such a solid foundation next you'll be wanting to branch off into natural finishers.

Don't forget the True Hard Arkansas, the Coticules, Zulu Greys, and host of others.

I know everyone says it can be done, but I prefer a 2k between the 1k and 4k.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I know everyone says it can be done, but I prefer a 2k between the 1k and 4k.

Well luckily I ordered one.
I've read that the lower grits are the most important ones, especially bevel setting. So I figured the 2k would come in handy 😊

I have the 1/4/8/16. Sold the 30k.

I ruined many a bevels athletics.
Be careful with pressure and circles is my advise.

The 4k is the most important stone in the honing procedure to me personally.
P.S the Shapton pond is a really nice piece of kit.

Originally Posted by JOB15

I have the 1/4/8/16. Sold the 30k.

I ruined many a bevels athletics.
Be careful with pressure and circles is my advise.

The 4k is the most important stone in the honing procedure to me personally.
P.S the Shapton pond is a really nice piece of kit.

Good to keep in mind about the 30K, what are you using nowadays as a finisher after the 16k? or do you go straight to shaving?

Suprised to read about the shapton pond, what is the added value? I did order the pro holder as I've heard it's quite heavy, and thus fun to work with, but the pond ?