I sold my 6x2 combo to buy some Naniwas (very nice stones, I might add), but if Howard or Zib ever get 8x3s in stock again I'm buying one! I also really like the lather trick.
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I sold my 6x2 combo to buy some Naniwas (very nice stones, I might add), but if Howard or Zib ever get 8x3s in stock again I'm buying one! I also really like the lather trick.
I can tell you how much I like my BBW/Coticule natural. I sold my Nortons and use a Naniwa for setting a bevel then go to the Coticule and finally a Japanese natural. The Coticule is so versatile it handles about anything I throw at it with no need for several man made hones.
I somehow have the bbw and coti i bought from zip and 2 combos now... how did this happen!?!?!?
For those of us who just like to hone with different rocks, synthetic sometimes, natural when the mood strikes, having a variety is where it's at. I have more than a few coticules and pick one or another depending on my mood. There is something about honing a vintage razor with a stone that has all of that history behind it that appeals to me. Add to that the smooth shaves and coticules are a winner.
I know I'll end up with at least one more:-)
Anyone interested in a tiger coticule? 7x2 PM me and maybe we can work something out.