Thread: My first Escher

I wouldn't use a diamond plate to slurry as you will make the surface coarser. These hones develop a nice gloss after a few razors have been honed on them. This in my opinion gives a better polish. You don't need an Escher slurry stone, a harder stone will work as it will generate slurry from only the Escher without contamination. A Chinese 12k stone will work nicely and they are readily available.

Hi . I received your Escher today . I had to lup it with powder of selicon carbide on a mirror . The result of honning is amazing . Do you know where I can read more about history of Escher company and learn the data of production of my stone ? Ruslan

Originally Posted by Ruslan

Hi . I received your Escher today . I had to lup it with powder of selicon carbide on a mirror . The result of honning is amazing . Do you know where I can read more about history of Escher company and learn the data of production of my stone ? Ruslan

Here are a few old threads that will give you something to go with ;

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ck-labels.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...er-colors.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ing-marks.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...nd-labels.html

some lacquers<sp?> (and i maybe using the wrong term) may crack or yellow over time.. i think i've heard polyurethane recommended.. can some one else chime in here? and yes, a c12k slurry stone will work, its harder then a thurry (at least typically) and about as fine, so any slurry contamination will not be the end of the world.. and if you dilute and finish on water i dont think you would notice.. you can also use the stone with water if the edge is already shave ready..

Originally Posted by Scipio

I wouldn't use a diamond plate to slurry as you will make the surface coarser.

Pretty sure Eschers are soft enough that it wouldn't be a factor. I think I remember Sham saying that & he knows more about Eschers than probably anyone. He does recommend slurry stones simply because the stones are rare, however--less use that way.

It will actually have a larger effect on softer stones because the diamonds will leave deeper scratches. However because of the softness the effect won't last as long. If you use it as final finisher I would leave the surface silky smooth like scipio says.