Thread: 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



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!

Another try to upload first two pictures

Originally Posted by Martin103

Sure is a learning curve to hone on a very narrow stone like these. The hohenzollern is a very nice stone for sure!

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

Originally Posted by Double0757

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

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

Originally Posted by Double0757

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

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..

Originally Posted by Piet

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

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

Originally Posted by Double0757

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

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>