Thread: Is this hone junk????

it says 5k but it will act same as 7k level. it is not junk . you can use on your progression. gl

But I will gain nothing over a Belgian coticule? Should I return it and ask him to order me a 10k (if he can get one?)

As I say - Belgian coticule can produce hair-popping edge... but I still feel that it pulls a little too much on my beard.

THANKS

D.

I read it twice to make sure before I answered, and the question I would have is, "Did you hone the razor with the Coticule"

If you have the Coticule, this would be a great "sharpener to use before the Coticule finish...

This stone alone is one of those unknowns to me...Sham seems to have used the stone and I would take his 7k reference to the bank on it.. I guess you are going to have to try it alone and see what you get out of it, then if you have the Coticule, try finishing with that after the 5k, and see what that yields you...

You could try this stone for 10-20 X strokes and see if it will shave arm hair. If it does, then try the Coticule with slurry for 10 X strokes and with just water for 10 X strokes and see how it goes. It is definitely not the right stone for use in lieu of a Coticule or after one.

Have fun,

Lynn

Crap!!!! I was too impulsive it seems. I am comfortable resetting a bevel all the way to honing with water on a coticule alone. I just feel that it could be a wee bit keener. It passes the HHT. Hmmm but seem not as keen as my Merkur DE blades. Returning it tomorrow. Should have done my homework.

Try 10-15 X strokes on some .5 diamond or chromium oxide.

Have fun,

Lynn

One reason it is recommended to start with a stone such as Norton 4/8 or the equivalent Shapton or Naniwa is that many members have experience with them and can advise someone on their experience. Yours is probably a good stone but not many, if any, members know that brand. A 1k to set bevels and an 8 or 10k to finish would be good to have along with your 5k. OTOH, the coticule is a good finisher too.

It seems odd to me that your razor is pulling after honing on the coticule. For the last few weeks I've been shaving exclusively off my Naniwa 8k and I have no pulling at all. Perhaps you're not getting all you can off your coticule, or maybe your face is just more discerning than mine.

As the guys above have said, that hone you just picked up would fit in before the coticule, not after.

I think Lynn's suggestion of trying the .5 diamond or chrome ox is a great one - if that works, you are set; if it doesn't, your edge is not as good as it can be off the coticule.