Thread: How to use Coticule.

Originally Posted by Gunner777

I wanted to post that link to the old methods since most of us agree we have lost most material and methods from that time period. This little booklet gives us some knowledge to use and to compare with current methods some folks use.
I don't know if anyone noticed but the man who wrote this booklet had 30 years experience when he published this so I'm giving him credit for knowing a great deal since we are using the very old razors that were in everyday use at that time. So the fact it was written in 1893 has no bearing on the information relevance today. He also seems to have a great deal of experience with hones of all types. Some may have names unlike those we use now but it's not difficult to figure out what he is referring to as far as types of hones and the best use of same.
I got a lot of information from his comments on razor temper as well as shape. It made me think much more about the temper and shape related to honing and the kind of edge you can expect.
Bottom line keep an open mind, try things for yourself and draw your own conclusions based on those two statements and the information presented.

You're preaching to the choir, buddy: The Library