Thread: Favorite finishing stones (and slurry)

Also interested in the vermio. Would be a perfect touch up hone for a razor if it’s as straight forward as everyone says.

I’m pretty set for stones I think.



That being said this is my favourite set up right now.

Nice collection of coticules on top of everything else ; )

Thanks! Cotis were my go to stone for years.

+1 via the Vermio. Mine sat while I toiled with my 2 coticules, a couple of years. I managed decent, acceptable edges, but never anything great. Glen convinced me to buy 3 Naniwas to get my edges done and suggested I retry the Vermio. I'm happier now.

A Japanese natural barber hone I got from one of our members. No fancy stamps, glued on an ugly piece of wood. Matching slurry stone. Perfect edges.
It needn't be fancy to be good. It is the cheapest Jnat i own.

I have one of those Japanese Barber hones. I never did give it a chance. Dont know why. Someday i will break it out.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

If you want a stone that is so fine that paste is unnecessary, look into the Suehiro 20k. I got one several years ago. After buying it, I have not bought another stone. Done. It’s easy to use, super fine, and delivers consistent results. Some people love to play around with hones. If you do, this is not for you. This is auto transmission. I hone because I need to. And I like a very keen edge. No slurry needed. No magic or voodoo.

I could not find some of the natural stones people were suggesting, so I ordered a used Suehiro 20K which is in very good condition. We'll see how this works out

Used? Dont think Ive seen may sell used. Hope you saved a few bucks. Good luck. Its hard to go wrong with a used one. Unless someone has worn the middle out of it. Than the lapping would be scarry!

Without question, my black convex Ark finishing stone. It puts an amazing edge, high polish and works very fast compared to other Arks I have tried.

Originally Posted by jkatzman

Without question, my black convex Ark finishing stone. It puts an amazing edge, high polish and works very fast compared to other Arks I have tried.

I’m waiting for one of those in the mail. Excited to try it out.