I bought this stone at a antique store. Here are some pictures of my new stone between to my hindostan (I think it is a hindostan) and a coticule. I am trying to figure out what the stone in the middle is, I put the other stones in for reference. The stone absorbs more water and makes more slurry than an Arkansas stone.

The edges off of the stone are good, smoother shaving than an 8k norton. I was happy with the shave straight off of the hone.

Thanks in advance to all you hone geeks.

Charlie

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