Thread: New Thuringian

Just got a new Thuringian and tried it out last night on three razors. That thing is like honing on a stick of butter. It is incredibly smooth. I took the three razors (already shave ready) freshened on a coti with mild slurry, then to just water. After that I gave them about 50 strokes on the Thurni. It is a little small (5x1) but it is really nice.I have to take my time and lightly use a finger on the toe end to ensure I maintain contact throughout the stroke. Eventually I will get my stroke down on it, but until then I figure it is better to be safe than to not maintain contact. I will shave with them this weekend. I can't wait. I'll try to post pics soon.

Nice! Thurris are wonderful finishers and leave a really smooth edge. Let us know what you think..!

They are great stones, make sure to make a lot of laps because it is a small one.

One of my goto hones is an older Thuringen very very smooth edges...

Congrats !!! on the new baby

I'd be willing that your freshened up blades should be some smooth shavers. I keep one & a Shapton GS 16 in my bathroom just for refreshing a blade if it's not quite where I want one after a shave. That 50x should be about right on water for the size...looking forward to the report.

Count me in too, +1. I keep an Escher out in my bathroom as well, for touch up's, and it's capable of a bit more with a slurry. It leaves a nice buttery smooth edge...