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Hi all. First time posting here. Have learned a lot but have much more to learn.
I have the 1000, 5000 and 8000 Shapton stones as shown here : Shapton and Jende Products - Double Reed Supplies
I just want confirmation that these stones will be just fine for honing my straight razors.
I'm also coming to think that I should pick up a finishing stone. Should I get the 16k Shapton glass stone or a different one?
That set would be fine, the shapton ceramic stones are awesome!
I would stick to the 8k for now unless you love to spend money, an 8k will give you very nice shave. Once you have mastered the 8k and get a nice shave, I would then consider the 16k.
I have the Shapton Pro series of hones.
From my experience they are as good as anything else out there..
Yeah, the 16 (15 on the domestic version) would be what I'd get for the next step.
I use the gs series, but those should be fine.
I only have a Norton 4/8 and the Shapton 16k; I love the Shapton 16k, it's quick and wonderful for refreshing the edge. I'd highly recommend the 16k.
I have the Shapton 2, 4, 8, and 16. They do a fine job with little fuss. I also use the Naniwa 8 and 12k. The Naniwa stones have a different feel than the Shapton and the 12k result is very hard to tell apart from the 16k. Given what you have Shapton for a finisher is sensible. In the end, it is worth getting a selection, if you can. Nothing like personal experience and one more acquisition disorder.
I just started honing, and use a Naniwa 1k, Shapton 5 and 8 k like yours then finish on a Nani 12k. That being said, I like both, but I do have some more shaptons coming... I have a bit of OCD and feel dirty mixing stones... lol. Love the Shaptons though. A finisher could never hurt though, unless your talking about the pain of being separated from your money...
If you don't mind me adding a question to the thread, does anyone find the jump from Shapton Pro 1k to 5k too much? (I ask because I have a 1k and was surprised to see there's no 3k or 4k in the range.)
1-5 is fine, the shapton stones cut fast. Anything in the middle would be wasted.
Thanks - and yep, the 1k is very fastQuote:
Originally Posted by Brighty83
Took another plunge today, and picked up a Shapton 16k stone (already had the 1k, 4k, 6k, and 8k). I was really surprised at what a huge difference in sharpness there was in my blades after using the 16k! Even my Mehaz razor, that I just couldn't get sharp no matter what i did, became extremely usable with the new stone. I had buyers remorse all the way home (they're very expensive) but that went away as soon as I saw the results on the first blade. if anyone else is considering one of these high grit stones I really recommend it!
Which ones did you get?
Best barber hone made IMO too! Welcome to the Shapton club
Sorry didn't see the first post. Now I know you got the Shapton Pro series. Did you get the Pro or GlassStone 16k?Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Yeah, I love my Shapton 16k, a very nice stone, though I've only tried it and my Norton 4/8. I really think these two is all one 'needs'. For the rare occasion I need to set a bevel I do so with 4k wet and dry wrapped around the Norton 4/8.
The Shapton 16k is very aggressive (i.e. fast)...
Utopian, the 16k i picked up uesterday is glass. I am amazed at the edge this16k stone puts on my blades!
Glad you are happy with it. Just don't get carried away with the number of strokes on it. The feedback is so great it's hard to stop but that hone rarely requires more than 10 strokes.
Even when using it as a barber hone...start with 8-10 strokes, strop, & shave. Then, if necessary another 8-10. I guess that's why I really like the SHapton GS stones: less work & excellent feedback.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
I love my Shaptons too - all I ever use. I've become a big fan of the 30K after mastering it's use - it completely eliminates the need for pastes etc and the edges are ridiculously sharp...
-john
Me too. Ironically in the time I've owned my 30k I've "mastered" stones that are seemingly more tricky to use, such as jnats, but only recently have I really figured out the 30k. I'm finding more and more that stone hygiene and short, light strokes are absolutely key. When I keep my strokes short I can go as long as I want on the stone and get what I think is a "true" 30k edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by ocelot27