Thread: Coti method question

What I have found to work .. I usually set my bevel on my chosera 1k then I follow the unicot system.. I was getting those great cotis edges. Now I started playing with the dilucot method and not using tape.. And believe it or not the unicot is easier and I'm getting better edges that way.. I have even used my Coti to set bevels and do a one stone hone.. But the results IMO are better when I bevel set with a synthetic.. I'm gonna try the dilucot with a 1k chosera and see..

For the last year, I've used my coti for everything from bevel to finishing... using the unicot method on www.coticule.be. I've had amazing shaves using that method. As to some background, I've maintained my blades that were previously shave ready when I bought them, as well as bringing antique store finds into use once again... and some of these had edges in really rough shape.

A coti seems to be able to do it all, however, the drawback is that with those antique store finds, it took a LONG time to get that initial bevel. Within the last two weeks, I broke down and bought a Norton 220/1000 to speed up the process for the worn razors I may come across.

I'm sure the type of coti also makes a difference as some are faster than others. I really don't know what type mine is, but by reading descriptions and seeing pics, I believe it to be a La Grise.

Forgot to mention... I am having a lot of trouble with my first "smiling" blade (an antique store Wade & Butcher)... I just can't seem to get that bevel set!

Coti's are great! If I could only own one stone it would be a coti because they are so versitile. The heavier the slurry the more cutting power, and in clear water it's a great finisher too. Here is what works for me: Take the razor thru 1k-8k progression. As soon as the razor starts grabbing arm hair move to the coti on a very light slurry. The slurry should be just a bit cloudy. Make about 25X pattern stroke and clean the coti and repeat this step. Then, move to clear water with little to no pressure 25X patern strokes and clean the coti repeat this step. Test the razor. I can get the razor to pass a HHT using this progeression.
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