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    Does any one have any experience with S.R. Droescher coticules? Particularly those marked XX? I am wondering what the performance was like and whether anyone knows that the XX signifies.

    Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks!

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    Sevrin R Droescher was an importer of very fine items. I suspect but have zero back up, XX is likely extra extra fine. I did once have an Escher hone with his mark and it was as expected, all that. His razors and strops were the finest available, so I expect that the coti is also. I would not hesitate to buy any item with his mark on it if it were in good condition.
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    I agree, most things SR Droescher were rebranded top-of-the-line products. Be that strops, hones, razors. One of my favorite shavers is an SRD that I suspect came from Dubl Duck and was rebranded as SRD.
    I haven't used one of the coticules, but I have to believe it's top notch. Please send pictures if you are able!
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    That little beauty has seen little to no use. I hope you whisper quietly to her and get her to reveal the secret to the perfect coti finish.
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    I had many. They also vary like the new ones.....you have to try and keep the ones you like best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disburden View Post
    I had many. They also vary like the new ones.....you have to try and keep the ones you like best.
    Nice one, let us know how it goes!!

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    Congrats! Nice find. As was stated, coticules can vary, but with the SRD stamp the odds are in your favor that it's a good one for razors I think. You done good. Here's one that I found at a flea market last summer in a box with a bunch of other stones. Also marked XX, but I think this one at 7 inches is the next size up? It's one of the best coticules I have. I worry about lapping it and losing the stamps though. Silly, I know... and eventually I will regard it for what it is, a tool, then I won't care so much about the stamps I suppose.
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    Thanks for all the responses guys. I appreciate it.

    Apparently the stone came from the estate of a 100 year old barber. Hopefully that means it is a good stone. However, a good piece of advice I was given is to look for stones that were used often. Those are usually the ones that gave the best results.
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    Keep in mind these grades of choice...best...etc at all marketing. I had a choice coticule once that destroyed the edges on my razors. It felt like gravel when I honed on it.
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