Thread: South African Hones....

im gonna try some razors throught the synthetic stones up to 12k and then try them through the coticule progression on slurry down to water and see what happens .. im gonna pick my ZULU up at the P.O. in the am and then have a nice evening shave !!

I just receive my Zulu grey today and can't resist to try it.
I just hone a Fila 14DT that was a bit tired with the zulu and only clear water, let's say 50 passes then balsa/green paste, linen and strop and oh my god, Y try on my chin, wtg , without water or anything and it shave like a cloud !!

thanks Michael for this great f$£+)ç stones

I've been waiting very patiently Since Feb. I got word it shipped last week and when I tracked my package it says out for delivery. To bad my wife will not be home today to received it. I have one more day to wait to pick it up and give it a try.

Just out of curiosity, is there a "popular" size. I went with the 8x2 as that is what the budget could handle. And before anyone answers lets make sure we stay away from the "size doesn't matter, its how you use it" type comments

Originally Posted by MrRyder

Just out of curiosity, is there a "popular" size. I went with the 8x2 as that is what the budget could handle. And before anyone answers lets make sure we stay away from the "size doesn't matter, its how you use it" type comments

I think it's a budget thing for many. I'm guessing 8x3 inches is probably normal for a lot of folks. I went with 6x2 inches because I am cheap and the size seems well-suited to handholding. I have some lapping film granite pieces in a similar size (16x6cm) that I like a lot. I also have several Japanese razors with shorter blades that will be a good match, I think.

Mine's in customs, last I checked. Hope to see it soon.

I have 2; one 8x3" and one 8 x 1-1/2". The bigger one is a perfect size for straight razors, but I also like the smaller one as I'm able to hold it in my hand as I hone.

Well it is finally here. I only got to play with it a little so I will save any feedback for later.

Just ordered mine and can't wait to use it!

Apparently the Taiwanese customs office suspects I'm smuggling diamonds or something...I ordered in February so I guess I can wait a bit more.

Originally Posted by Tierdaen

Apparently the Taiwanese customs office suspects I'm smuggling diamonds or something...I ordered in February so I guess I can wait a bit more.

mine sat in the U.S. customs for a few days ...lol... i could only imagine how many times it went through the xray machine ...lol.. but i was very impressed with the short time it took to get from SA to here ...

Yay it's escaped customs! Just received my 2x6" Zulu.

I originally said I'd be happy to get a piece with some skin on a small side, but apparently there were no such pieces laying about so I got one that's been more or less finished on all sides, though the bottom sawed side had a bit of a step that I flattened with some 150-grit paper. Top seems pretty smooth.

I took a Törnblom razor that I was struggling with on my Wakasa Jnat and gave it a few dozen laps on the Zulu Grey under running water. Started feeling sticky after a short while. I like how it feels with the Swedish steel. Gave it some strokes on leather and the edge is promising, but I'll have to wait a bit to give it a good test.

The wrapping was well done but I wasn't very impressed with the label printing. The 6x2" size is almost perfect for me, though some may find it on the small side.

Looking forward to giving it some more attention soon.