Thread: How to use Coticule.

I am being misunderstood...

The three requests were for those people to just evaluate my coticule. I was not in any way advertising for buyers.

That would be against the rules and we are not breaking rules at all.

Again I say, 3 members wanted to evaluate my stone, that's all.
No mention was made to buy or sell this stone at any time.

Also again, thanks for all the interest.

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Would you mind sending me the unfit coticule? I've heard a lot about them, but I've not found one yet.

Thanks for considering it.

I fully agree. I have used several coticules, some are slower cutters than others but in the end they all seemed to deliver.

Originally Posted by decraew

I fully agree. I have used several coticules, some are slower cutters than others but in the end they all seemed to deliver.

Deliver What?
4k level, 6k level, 8k level etc edge?
How fast or slow?
Is it practical hone on the stone days to make One straight razor shave ready?
This is all question marks?
It has been Long time conversation about those Factors.
So much variations among coticules.
Some will cut fast enough and put good edge (Mostly old coticules Why? i haven't able to figure it out yet but sooner or later i will.)
Some will act very very slow but will make final edge finer.
(don't use this stone as a sharpening purposes)
Some will act even 4k level and gritty sound you will have while you hone the razor.
Basically using coticule is similar to put yourself Inside Jungle without Compass.
that is why we recommend people start with Synthetic stones learn how to hone razors and how stone should sharpen the blade.
After that you can decide . You your own.

[QUOTE=hi_bud_gl;691117]Deliver What?
4k level, 6k level, 8k level etc edge?
How fast or slow?
...
So much variations among coticules.
Some will cut fast enough and put good edge (Mostly old coticules Why? i haven't able to figure it out yet but sooner or later i will.)
...
QUOTE]

What I meant was: fast or slow, they can all deliver a shave-ready edge.

How fast or slow ? I can't quantify it but you can see clearly, when you start with slurry, that some stones turn the slurry black after a few strokes, with some stones it takes ... (sometimes a lot) longer.

True, there is a lot of variation in coticules but for me that's part of the fun of working with one.

What I meant was: fast or slow, they can all deliver a shave-ready edge.

Absolutely incorrect statement.

True, there is a lot of variation in coticules but for me that's part of the fun of working with one.

For You?
You know what is a fun for me?
have a 35.000 worth Japanese stone and play all day with it?
Do i advice people guys go head buy 35.000 worth Japanese stone and it is a lot fun to use?
We are not talking about FUN For you or For me.
In here we are trying to guide people right direction who doesn't know whole a lot about the stones. Easy way to learn and use stone.

I believe the illustrious Mr. Notorious B.I.G said: Mo Hones Mo problems.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Absolutely incorrect statement.

have a 35.000 worth Japanese stone and play all day with it?

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I believe the illustrious Mr. Notorious B.I.G said: Mo Hones Mo problems.

And less money

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Basically using coticule is similar to put yourself Inside Jungle without Compass.

I only own two coticules and both put a great edge on most razors I own.

I am either lucky or jungle savvy.

I'm sticking with lucky.

Great thread, btw.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Absolutely incorrect statement.

Maybe you should go back a few posts and read again, carefully this time: you'll see I was only making claims about the stones I have personally used. Four in total.

Now, I'm certain you didn't mean to make comments about my small collection of coticules ?

Oh, and why shouldn't we talk more about fun ? This is a hobby after all. Well, at least for me it is ...

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I believe the illustrious Mr. Notorious B.I.G said: Mo Hones Mo problems.

i should clear a little i mean 1 stone which is worth for 35.000 not the bunch of them.have fun