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05-01-2021, 04:47 PM #1
I thought I would let you know of my Coticle experiences so far.
I have experimented with finishing on Coti dry, with running water, with Crox and have settled on finishing with clean water with a very little slurry.
I have been killing the edge on the same razor just about every other day and honing it from scratch including bevel setting using the Unicot method.
I don't want to wear the spine especially as I am honing the same razor so often so I have always used a layer of Kapton Tape while honing and adding a layer of electrical tape for the micro bevel.
My Coti edges have been improving and are now pretty damn good, although I wouldn't want to show them to Glen or Mike yet.
I decided to try the Dulicot method today, there is no micro bevel with the Dulicot method but I did add a layer of Kapton before i started still.
I killed the edge on the rim of my china shaving mug and began. I don't know why people suggest killing the edge on glass because the stone seems a lot more convenient but I'm sure there is a good reason.
I used the Dulicot method as I said and reduced the slurry as I went, long story short. I shaved successfully, not as well as with the Unicot and I am going to need to practice and improve the Dulicot if I want to keep using it.
I really want to get good at he Dulicot method because I would prefer not to have to have a micro bevel all the time. I don't really know why except that a micro bevel just sounds like it wouldn't last as long.
The Unicot method is easier and more beginner friendly but with more Coti experience I think the Dulicot without a micro bevel is the way I would like to go.- - Steve
You never realize what you have until it's gone -- Toilet paper is a good example