My latest HAD!

Well , the Zulu grey only served as an aperitif, and had to satisfy my hunger with some Escher! I realy thought I wasn't going to get them, because I bid so low (I thought). The first three come from England and the two dark ones were billed to my seller as small Escher at an antique show. The other one (lighter color) is a Turingian. I was assure by the seller that the two dark ones where at one time label as Escher (have no reason to doubt him). First the link to the e-bay action and then my pictures.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290821348962...84.m1438.l2648

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The only thing disappointing with this stones is, how narrow they are. I'm still getting use to the stroke, much harder than with the 3" stones

This other one is a rare (I think) Turingian label by Hohensoller, supposed to be very good finisher. From the one razor I did on it, it shows the most promise. Also is a bid wider, at almost 2".

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321032630637...84.m1438.l2648

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I have only done one razor on each. The ones done on the narrow stones needed more refinement, and the one on the Hohensoller was better but was expecting better. New stones, new strokes, new get to know the stone. According to the wife, I'm supposed to only keep one, I want to keep two, will see! I'll be giving first deeps to the stones, to Brookie, since I outbid him on both stones! I think he was the smarter one by getting his Ozuku!

Enjoy, Double O

Very cool! I too was watching that auction, but I decided to invest in a Zulu instead as I already have an Escher.

Sure is a learning curve to hone on a very narrow stone like these. The hohenzollern is a very nice stone for sure!
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Sure is a learning curve to hone on a very narrow stone like these. The hohenzollern is a very nice stone for sure!
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I have a question for you, or anybody that hones on such narrow stones. Do you find that a full x strokes is better to achieve or short x strokes with overlapping laps, to cover the whole blade in several strokes? Double O

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I have a question for you, or anybody that hones on such narrow stones. Do you find that a full x strokes is better to achieve or short x strokes with overlapping laps, to cover the whole blade in several strokes? Double O

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Well i can only speak from my personal experienced but on narrow stones i use a heel forward full swooping x strokes if that makes any sense to you. That said find a stroke that you are comfortable with on narrow stone and go with it!

Thuringians are more valuable when labeled by Escher. $$$ is a good reason to doubt a seller. Without a label there's no way of telling whether they were originally sold by Escher or not. With that said you didn't overpay imho if they are just 3 little Thuringians.

It takes practise to get used to the 5x1" size but they also make great slurry stones ;)

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I have a question for you, or anybody that hones on such narrow stones. Do you find that a full x strokes is better to achieve or short x strokes with overlapping laps, to cover the whole blade in several strokes? Double O

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I have a little 5x1 Celebrated Water Razor Hone made by Escher. I find what works best for me is to hold the stone in my hand. I then do long, elliptical circles on each side of the blade (no pressure whatsoever). Almost like a coticule-style half-stroke, but with an elliptical shape. That way I can be sure that I'm hitting all parts of the blade.

For some reason that's what works best for me. Some may prefer X-Strokes over this method..

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Thuringians are more valuable when labeled by Escher. $$$ is a good reason to doubt a seller. Without a label there's no way of telling whether they were originally sold by Escher or not. With that said you didn't overpay imho if they are just 3 little Thuringians.

It takes practise to get used to the 5x1" size but they also make great slurry stones ;)

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Thanks! I did bid as three vintage Thuringians, after I won bid, I ask the seller to see the possibilities of being true Eschers. What really matters to me, more than collectible, is how they are going to perform on my blades! And yes, I feel the same, 5x1 making great slurry stones, LOL! Double O

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I have a question for you, or anybody that hones on such narrow stones. Do you find that a full x strokes is better to achieve or short x strokes with overlapping laps, to cover the whole blade in several strokes? Double O

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My escher is about the same size ( and color) as yours. I use both X strokes and circles on it. It's no problem once you get used to it>Attachment 115756Attachment 115757

[QUOTE=RogueRazor;1077701]My escher is about the same size ( and color) as yours. I use both X strokes and circles on it. It's no problem once you get used to it [QUOTE]

Your Escher looks like a 7X2 doubleO is 5X1.

[QUOTE=Martin103;1077717][QUOTE=RogueRazor;1077701]My escher is about the same size ( and color) as yours. I use both X strokes and circles on it. It's no problem once you get used to it

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Your Escher looks like a 7X2 doubleO is 5X1.

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yes, mine is 7 x 1.5"

Nice Escher RougueRazor! That's as good of an Escher as I've tried and I've had a few. I guess your still happy with it. As for the small 5x1 size thuringians, I too use a heal first swooping style x-stroke covering the entire length of the blade in one stoke. I Begin each stroke with the blade at about a 45 degree angle, which puts the heal first and allows for more blade to be in contact with the stone during the first part of the stroke and also requires less hand movement due to swooping technique. I find it easier to be consistent that way. However, I do use other methods a good bit too depending on the blade. Practice is the key, see which method works best for you, don't be set on what others say is best.

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Nice Escher RougueRazor! That's as good of an Escher as I've tried and I've had a few. I guess your still happy with it. As for the small 5x1 size thuringians, I too use a heal first swooping style x-stroke covering the entire length of the blade in one stoke. I Begin each stroke with the blade at about a 45 degree angle, which puts the heal first and allows for more blade to be in contact with the stone during the first part of the stroke and also requires less hand movement due to swooping technique. I find it easier to be consistent that way. However, I do use other methods a good bit too depending on the blade. Practice is the key, see which method works best for you, don't be set on what others say is best.

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thanks, and yes I am, although truth be told I actually prefer the edges from my Zulu to the escher of late / High quality problem, I know :))

I had my eye on that Honzerhootinany stone. But I also had an eye on my wallet, and it was giving me a dirty look.

Finally got a great shave out of a Torry finished on the Honhensollern. Very smooth and sharp. Different from the Zulu, like them both. This stone is a little over 11/2", a little easier than the 1" wide stones, and I can work with 5" long, makes for shorter, more precise strokes. However, give me an 8X3 any day! Great stone and happy with it for the price. Double O