Thread: Escher or Thuringian?

thats very true i have done that with also dpaste. How are you escher uses using your eschers with or with out slurry. Some say water some say slurry?

Originally Posted by gary haywood

thats very true i have done that with also dpaste. How are you escher uses using your eschers with or with out slurry. Some say water some say slurry?

Y'know Gary, I believe that they put those instructions on the label for a reason. They tell you to make a 'lather' with the rubbing stone they included and I do. I then dilute as I progress just as with the coticule using Bart's method. I have also used them without slurry. You know how it is ..... you just do what 'feels' right depending on the blade and how you feel that day. Note that they say to lay the razor "pretty flat"..... I got a kick out of that.

I have about 20+ thuringian\escher\german waterstones and most of them came from antique\flea market sales. Tool sellers, knife sellers and antique stores are the best sources. Keep your eyes open!

For $160 I would send the hone back to the seller.