Thread: My first finisher.... Wow

Originally Posted by mglindo

Did you use the trans or primitive black?


Mike

I used the trans on the first blade, I'm going to try the black on a stainless dovo and shave tomorrow.

Also the black is a second/ rough cut. Trans is a finished and boxed stone .
As far as the feeling it could be a lot of things once get a good feeling for consistent results from the stone I'm going to start playing with different oil weights and types I think that would have an effect also

I have a black trans which I got from Natural Whetstones which gives me great shaves! I'm glad you are happy with your new finishers.


Mike

My 4/8" Boker Extra Hollow has always been a challenge for me to hone. It likes to come off the stones a little harsh. I honed it on my Black and it was extraordinarily smooth (for it off a stone). I was pretty excited lol. Before my next shave with it, I did two laps on 1 micron diamond, and then 6 laps on the CrOx... the razor was just an absolute pleasure. Butter smooth. Crazy.

I don't know what it is about my black that's tamed my Boker so well - but in spite of my shock, I sure as sin am not complaining .