And again: Japanese naturals
Hi all,
Just sharing a little new info I received in my quest for the ultimate hone. Seems to me Japanese naturals are impossible to encompass for a foreigner who doesn't have a lot of time and other resources or a good Japanese tutor. I am close to throwing the towel, so any additional info, suggestions, experience, etc are more than welcome.
Note - the person sells Honyama stones but did not recommend them for a razor. I am not sure why. I know they have been mentioned here before.
SO here it goes, from the horse's mouth:
Hello sir.
Jp Razor finished with Nakayama ,Ohzuku ,Okudo stone.All of them wrer born in Tomae stratum ,which has very smooth grit and the hardest stones.
Softer stones is good at to declease a chip of blead.It was suitable for all kinds of steel.
Top class softer stones sometimes become a Kumori (makr a mist and haze) stone.
We must know where the stone come from.
As we can estimate the hardness ,class and abrasion power.
I am recommended to the South of Mt.Atago stones (mine # 1-5) to finish a razor..
I think the #Razor size (Apllox. size 80x145mm) if you try to finish a razor.
Thank you !!
Cheers
Ivo