Thread: First stone - Size does matter?

If you have to set a bevel on a blade, I think you should work with a 1k synthetic. Once the bevel is set, I find a coticule works fine for me and the size you mentioned is the size I prefer.

Once you are happy with the edge you have from the coticule, you can take it to the next level with chromium oxide pasted on a strop. I use a balsa wood paddle strop and it works great for not that much of an investment.

THere are a lot of very good videos out there demonstrating a variety of techniques for honing with a coticule. I found the information on the coticule.be website the most useful. gssixgun, one of the honemeisters on this forum, has many videos on the web you can learn form. Ardennes coticules also has a tutorial page with pretty simple instructions for honing a variety of edges at https://www.ardennes-coticule.be/en/tutorials.

Take your time. Get yourself a decent magnifier loupe so you can check the progress of your edge as you hone. Go slow and enjoy the zen of the honing experience. It can be very relaxing.

Originally Posted by Badgister

I admire your dedication Dobel. Coticules are great hones and fun to use.

Dear Badgister, I have already had the opportunity to know your correctness and competence in PM so this time I publicly thank you for your comment that fills me with pride!

...and thank you all for the advice I will try to do my best!

Honing on coticules is not rocket surgery, but it does take time and dedicated practice. Enjoy Dobel, they are both demanding and giving hones, both in experience as well as shaving comfort.

It's how I started and if I were to start honing again I'd choose the same coticule paved path in a heartbeat. Follow the yellow brick road, my friend, follow the yellow brick road.

Regards,

Pierer

Originally Posted by Pithor

Honing on coticules is not rocket surgery, but it does take time and dedicated practice. Enjoy Dobel, they are both demanding and giving hones, both in experience as well as shaving comfort.

It's how I started and if I were to start honing again I'd choose the same coticule paved path in a heartbeat. Follow the yellow brick road, my friend, follow the yellow brick road.

Regards,

Pierer

Thank you Pierer, I made my order yesterday, I hope the stone is here in a week.
Friends I will keep you informed with my impressions, sure of your indispensable support, greetings!

Good luck. I never did get along with a Coti.