Thread: Buttery feel off of a 12K? Huh?!

Ok, thanks for the feedback - I guess I was misunderstanding what a 12K should feel like.
I've gotten them wicked sharp, but only so-so when it comes to comfort (can't shave daily)...this was comfortable and close, what I thought was the hallmark of a coticule.

Originally Posted by MWS

Ok, thanks for the feedback - I guess I was misunderstanding what a 12K should feel like.
I've gotten them wicked sharp, but only so-so when it comes to comfort (can't shave daily)...this was comfortable and close, what I thought was the hallmark of a coticule.

hallmark of a coticule used properly. I didn't understand about pressures and slurries when i started with my coticule. BEFORE learning these things, i was un-impressed with my coti results, and was satisfied to shave off my 8k. But i'm sorta new at it.

Enjoy the butta! (whereever you find it)

Originally Posted by gssixgun

From your posts it seems you are getting better using the Naniwas on the TI, basically you are taking the edge to a new level, but heck if I know..
I am not quite sure what you are asking I guess..

While I don't have a complete Naniwa set of hones, I do finish on the Naniwa 12K.

I have the exact same set of stones that I started out with and after having the honor of watching Glen teach in person, my edges got noticeably better!

I do believe that if someone works with the same system time and time again he does get to 'know it' and get consistently good results!!

I'll probably muck up the quote that my good friend pinklather uses but I'll give it a go;

"Beware of the man with one gun as he probably knows how to use it"!

Originally Posted by MWS

Ok, thanks for the feedback - I guess I was misunderstanding what a 12K should feel like.
I've gotten them wicked sharp, but only so-so when it comes to comfort (can't shave daily)...this was comfortable and close, what I thought was the hallmark of a coticule.

I'm getting close and comfortable shaves off of many different hones - naniwa, oozuki, thuringian, and many more. Comfortable and close, that's basically what I want from all my razors.

Also don't forget the other half of this equation - the shave. More than likely something has happened on the hone, but you may have done something different in the shave as well, like better prep or stretching, had a better night's sleep (seriously, I've noticed a poor night's sleep can effect my skin and shaves sometimes) etc etc.

On the honing side, pressure, lapping, not lapping, glazing etc....

Variables, there are too many variables!

James.

Originally Posted by MWS

Gentlemen, I had a curious shave.

After about 4 months of regular use my Thiers-Issard was not up to snuff. Thought I'd bring it back to the stones. I've always felt the steel on a TI a little harder than most, so I bring it down to the Naniwa SS 8k for about 15 light laps, then up to the Naniwa SS 12K for 10 light followed by 10 feather light.

Would this touch-up be sufficient to completely remove the existing edge? I have no idea how "fast" the Naniwa 8k & 12k remove steel, but I am picturing an edge that was somewhat convex from use that has simply been "narrowed" by the touch-up, while the original apex is remaining and still micro-convex.

Is buttery good or bad? I usually use margarine.

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

Is buttery good or bad? I usually use margarine.

Sir, the feel of bacon fat is what one should strive for...the best of the best.

All said above, sometimes I like a 'buttery' edge.ymmv.

If you got a good shave with no irritation what is the trouble?

I think you found what a lot of people are searching for!

Be happy and don't question the "how could this be? I have heard or thought this is not possible.

ps... Glen has some AWESOME quotes!