Quote Originally Posted by zib View Post



Right now, I'm testing 3 stones from South Africa for MichaelC. One of them is just outstanding. Hands down beats the Escher, and most of the Jnats I've used. Has to be south of 12k. It leaves a very keen edge, and uber smooth. Just a pleasure to shave with. It's my finsiher of choice right now. I've tested it on several blades, and I get the same results. I'll have to post some pics. I haven't even tested the other two yet.

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Zib, are you talking about the "silkvein" stone or is this something totally different?
Whatever it is sounds very interesting for sure.