Originally Posted by
Utopian
I'm sorry but I respectfully disagree. I've used my 7 Norton hones for over 2 years. I haven't touched them since I bought almost the full line of Naniwas. I can't imagine ever bothering to go back to the Nortons. In my opinion, the Naniwas are just plain better. I don't understand the description of a "greasy feeling." For me, the Naniwas just plain feel better. I like them. I'm hooked on them. Of course, I'm still considering a set (or two) of Shaptons, because my curiosity remains rampant, but I am really glad that I bought my Naniwas.
Sure, there will occasionally be another next big SRP craze in hones. Lynn has openly declared a progression of hones that he has recommended. He used to consider the Coticules and Eschers to be ultimate finishers. He's now recommended other things. Lately he's praised the Naniwas and surprise, surprise...he sells them on SRP. Now, you might think that he got a good deal on them so he's hawking them on SRP. I doubt that is the reason. The man could sell any line of hones he chooses. If I had a website to selling razor honing supplies, I would do my damndest to sell Naniwas because I personally have found them to be incredibly good hones.