Thread: Haida Gwaii test

My first HAIDA GWAII SESSION WENT WELL.

After lapping the hard stone to my satisfaction, I read Shaun's [rezdog] thoughts on how to proceed with the finish after the 8k stone. I raised slurry the first time with a DMT 325 credit card, wasn't satisfied with the slurry. Made a very nice slurry using a Nakayama Maruichi Asagi Tomonagura stone. Very nice slurry.

Had 5 razors coming off the 8k so I was ready to finish. I am finding that I like the feel of the blade going across the stone. The best description is that the stone has "DRAW" . A very nice light resistance feeling of the blade slightly dragging across the stone. It feels like it is doing some work. After 10 strokes, I diluted and did 10 more. Then 5-6 with plain running faucet water. 40 Linen and 60 Kanayama 90000 and then shaved Two blades went back to the Haida Gwaii for a second run same drill. Stropped and bingo. Very nice 5 test shaves.

I intend to test the finished blades on a Thuringian soon to see if it can improve the already satisfactory shaves I get from the 5 razors.

Razors were, Horstadtor 6/8, J Breidhour 3 Crosses7/8, Henkels Platinum Carbon 6/8, Simmons KEEN KUTTER 5/8 w/worked spine, Peter J Michels TRUE-EDGE 5/8 w/Bowtie Bolsters. All very nice blades. I think I did a true, albeit very short test but results were again, very good.

Don't be afraid to try one of Shaun's stones. Good luck.......................

Good job Jerry, It's pretty to look at too!. Here's some eye candy he,he.
MIke

Do's Shaun source those stones from his local?

Yes. I get them out in the mountains. There are a couple of spots I go to when I'm hunting where I harvest the rock. All the rock is local and hand harvested. I do the whole process with wet saws when I get them home. Any new matrix gets tested by me and I often send hones to Mike for further testing. I have lots that I don't like for razors that are waiting for a project.

Just finished a couple more edges on the Haida Gwaii stone. A Parker Japanese Swedish silver Steel, NOS and my Palmera 14. Test shaves were beyond expectations . This stone CUTS beautifully. I can't thank Shaun enough for finding this rock in the middle of nowhere.

I hope he gets more production going so more of us can enjoy these edges. I am convinced this is the "Real Deal" .
My 78 yearold Italian barber used some of these edges today and was very pleased. And he is hard to please. A difficult task master that guy. He makes me try hard for years...........

I have been using one of Shaun's stones for several months now and i love the edge i get. I tend not to use a slurry so it probably take me a few more laps but i get some super smooth and sharp edges. seems like i am still getting a better edge every time i use it too.

I have mostly been honing wedges or near wedges lately but i have some thinner blades coming up in the restore pile here pretty soon.

Originally Posted by UAcowboy

I have been using one of Shaun's stones for several months now and i love the edge i get. I tend not to use a slurry so it probably take me a few more laps but i get some super smooth and sharp edges. seems like i am still getting a better edge every time i use it too.

I have mostly been honing wedges or near wedges lately but i have some thinner blades coming up in the restore pile here pretty soon.

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I have only done two major honing sessions on it so far and if it improves as I go, I'll be flabberghasted............

Originally Posted by mrsell63

Just finished a couple more edges on the Haida Gwaii stone. A Parker Japanese Swedish silver Steel, NOS and my Palmera 14. Test shaves were beyond expectations . This stone CUTS beautifully. I can't thank Shaun enough for finding this rock in the middle of nowhere.

I hope he gets more production going so more of us can enjoy these edges. I am convinced this is the "Real Deal" .
My 78 yearold Italian barber used some of these edges today and was very pleased. And he is hard to please. A difficult task master that guy. He makes me try hard for years...........

You have a Palmera 14 Jerry?
Pls post it up in the 14 thread

This Haida Gwaii stone is keeping me awake at night. I just grabbed two more of my favorite blades and gave them a whirl on the Haida Gwaii. A Revisor Gold and a well restored EasyAces that I am partial to because it takes a sharp edge every time. Both great shavers without the Haida Gwaii stone.

I generally spend 30 minutes on a shave, music and wine included but this stone is allowing me to be done shaving in crack time.

"Musetta's Waltz" and I are down to the same speed anymore!!!
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I borrowed this photo but I have a near new duplicate razor exactly like it that I just touched up from the 5k up through the Haida Gwaii.

Wow and double wow! Superior test shave from this superior stone. I hope I am not the only one who is truly loving this stone . I believe my testing is completed. Thanks for listening..............