Quote Originally Posted by PipefitterJohn View Post
Appreciate that, thanks! I guess that's the reinforcement I needed to hear, just to keep me from going out and buying a different set of hones to get a "shavable" edge. If it shaves and doesn't irritate, I guess that will do until I can get proficient with the coticules.
One thing you need to remember is that if you are only going to be maintaining a razor/razors, you don't need a full set of stones. what I mean by a full set is, a stone that starts with a low grit as well as more stones that gradually go up in grit rating sometimes even all the way up to 16k or higher. A full set like that is only needed if you are having to set bevels and work your way through the grits to get a shave ready razor. usually only people that like to restore razors or hone razors as a job for customers will need all those stones. in your case, you have 2 razors that are shave ready by the sounds of it and as long as you take care of them properly and strop them, you really only need one high grit stone such as your coticule too give the razors a little touch up once in a while if they need it. you shouldn't have to buy more hones really......sorry i am blabbing on here lol, just hate to see people thinking that they need so many different hones to maintain a straight razor. I'm sure you will come to love your coti very much and will be able to maintain and keep a great edge on your blades. I hope all goes well for you, cheers!
shayne.