Thread: Chosera 5K breaking?

The Naniwa folks advised that if the Chosera was soaked too long, it could develop fissures or cracks. As a result, I have only soaked mine for 5-15 minutes prior to use or just enough to where they quit drinking. The Super Stones should also not be soaked or sprayed beyond the point where they quit drinking as they are resin based stones. Biggest difference in these stones is the feel. The Super Stones feel a little softer and have good feedback while the Chosera feel a little harder, but also have good feedback. Personally I don't care if they are the thin ones or the thicker versions as the normal person honing will likely not wear out either in a lifetime of honing. As far results after using them on thousands of razors, I find both are excellent. Purely from a preference standpoint, I likes the plastic bases. They are so convenient for me.

The main reason I like the Chosera 1K better for bevel setting is that I do use pressure on the 1K and it feels better for me with that pressure on a little harder stone. When I leave the pressure honing and go to no pressure, I like the feel of the Super Stones a little better.

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