Thread: Chosera 1k: First try

Originally Posted by Lynn

I hone razors almost 6 hours a day and almost 7 days a week

Not to disregard the rest of your post, which I found insightful... but 6 hours a day honing, almost 7 days a week? Do you have a big bottle of whisky sitting next to you while you're doing this? That sounds painful!

Well there is one thing we all do the same and that's put a razor to our face and cut the hairs.

I seriously spent about 30 seconds thinking about how I would prep the stone for honing. I did it, it worked. Today I used the stone again. Sure enough, it drank a bit of water so I ran the tap until it stopped.

Most important was the result of my honing. The Joseph Rodgers I mentioned in the original post gave me a great three pass shave today. Then this afternoon, I set another bevel using the chosera. This was a Stainless Dovo MOP that I have had for a long time. I had to correct a funky, wavy, double bevel. It took a while, and I really got to use the stone fully. I basically confirmed my first impressions of the chosera.

Michael

Originally Posted by Badgister

I really don't like the response when honing on the 4k side of my norton. I have been meaning to try out the Naniwa stones. How do they compare? Does it need to be lapped tremendously like the norton before it starts to feel smooth? Even after lapping my 4k norton numerous times, it still feels gritty.

My 4k is very smooth.

My advice is to just keep lapping it. You have nothing to lose.

Michael

Originally Posted by Lynn

If you come up with a way to fix what is bothering you, please let us know. Please keep in mind though that there is a reason for so many different styles of razors and fragrances of soap and after shaves and colognes and there is a reason all of us wear different clothes. Without people doing things differently or using something differently, I am afraid that the learning process will stop and believe it or not we have learned a ton since the first wetshaving forum started 12 years ago simply because we have a platform that didn't exist a hundred years ago to share what we know and what is available globally.

I think you just have to use your best judgement based on all the conflicting information or come over to the shop and I will personally show you how to hone and you can experiment with some of the methods and stones that are talked about here. At least that will make it a little easier for you. Or feel free to PM me and I will send you my phone number and I'll be happy to discuss your honing questions with you.

Have fun

Thank you for your post. It has made me stop and think and realize the truth in what you say. Knowing me, IF there were an "established method" for any aspect of SR shaving, I would be the kind of person trying different methods to find something better. Indeed, variety is the spice of life and one size does not fit all. I will be trying various hones and methods of honing as described on this forum and find the ways that fit best for me.

May you and yours have a pleasant Thanksgiving.

Randy

P.S. You can bet the farm that if I get the opportunity, I will take you up on your offer to visit you. It would be like a kid in a candy store being able to obtain lessons from you. When circumstances permit, I will PM you for a date and time to visit. Thank you for your generous offer.

if money is a problem try the 1k superstone It is just as good IMO and a lot cheaper. I have both and really can't tell te difference except the chosera might be a little faster.
STingray