Pierre Du Sud Ouest Quest

[Toroblanco]

I have been searching for a Pierre Du Sud Ouest for quite some time now. I did not put a priority on aquiring one so I would get outbid or the seller wanted more than I wanted to pay. The funny thing was I thought I was getting a nice sized coti but I ended up being a PDSO at a nice price and I ended up with a stone I have wanting for some time. Size 225mm×47mm×14mm
Today was a beautiful day in the Goden State and the pictures came out nice with the sunlight.

[DZEC]

That is a nice sized stone.

I’m not familiar with this kind of stone. It sure resembles a coticule.

Got a few questions:
Does it have a backing stone or is it hard enough to not require a backer?
Where does it fit into your honing progression?

[Toroblanco]

No backing, by the lines on the side I would say it is a paddle stone. PDSO are found frequently in paddles. Because of it's thickness I feel safe honing in hand, but I am making a box for her. She is a finisher for sure, almost like a Thuri but a tad less keen. The slurry is brite yellow with a orange tint. Cool stone for sure! You don't see them often but they do pop up time to time, but mostly on the bay in France.

[Euclid440]

Nice stone, nice size.

Enjoy

[Toroblanco]

They also have the plant inclusions similar to Thuris and Eschers.