Thread: Passes on a Yellow Coticule

I think finishing on a wet coticule is one of those things where 200 passes can be better than 100. But sometimes I d just 40 or 50 on easy to hone razors, and hours on more finicky razors.

Originally Posted by loueedacat

I think finishing on a wet coticule is one of those things where 200 passes can be better than 100. But sometimes I d just 40 or 50 on easy to hone razors, and hours on more finicky razors.

I agree. I was playing around with my coticule a lot tonight, just using water and VERY light strokes. I checked the edge with a 30x magnifyer after every 30 or so passes, and there was only a little difference each time. I probably did about 200-300 passes tonight, but I always kept a close eye on the scratch patterns on the bevel with the magnification. I think as far as using the coticule with just water, the more passes the better (only to a point obviously). Just be REALLY light with the touch....I find that makes a lot of difference with the coticule.

Dave

I think I remember David (heavydutysg135) saying that he did not see any evidence of overhoning after doing 600 laps on a yellow coticule. For that reason I have always stopped before reaching 550.
I suggest you do the same!


By the way, Dups. I am really enjoying all of your questions. Even though almost all of them are restatements of questions asked many times before, each of them that you are asking are probably on the minds of 20 other newbies at the same time so keep them coming! You'll be smarter than most of us in no time.

Originally Posted by Utopian

By the way, Dups. I am really enjoying all of your questions. Even though almost all of them are restatements of questions asked many times before, each of them that you are asking are probably on the minds of 20 other newbies at the same time so keep them coming! You'll be smarter than most of us in no time.

You make a good point here Utopian. With the 'Wiki project' progress, I was starting to see many posts telling new folks to "Check the Wiki, it's up there.". I have seen several previously friendly message boards completely disintegrate when the overall tone became "It's in the FAQs. Check there and then post back up if you don't find the answer." Besides being unfriendly and cold, I find it sort of rude.

This is a great board with a lot of experienced, helpful participants and I would hate to see the support and personal side of it relegated to a reference page.

I'm sorry guys but the search engine on the forum doesn't work all that great. You type two words and the engine gives you all the replies with either words in it but not necessarily the exact phrase.

I'll try to control myself and not ask so many questions in the future.

I don't think that's what they were getting at, Dups - I think they were saying that we like your questions, because while the wikis are great for reference, it's the interaction and comraderie that makes this forum great - your questions, intelligent and engaged, are a great avenue to continue and spur discussion.

Keep the questions coming!

Mark

This forum has always been open to the questions of new members or members new to the various aspects of straight shaving (honing included). Flaming anyone for asking a question is unacceptable. Referring them to the wiki or stickies is perfectly fine and is made more gentlemanly if an actual link is provided as well. Anyone being a jerk will be dealt with plain and simple. Feel free to continue the original conversation on topic.


Thanks,

-Rob

I didn't mean to come down on Utopian at all. I'm just saying that the search engine on the forum makes it hard to find specific information without having to read every thread with the word 'coticule' in it.

Originally Posted by Dups

I'm sorry guys but the search engine on the forum doesn't work all that great. You type two words and the engine gives you all the replies with either words in it but not necessarily the exact phrase.

I'll try to control myself and not ask so many questions in the future.

Dups, I wasn't being sarcastic and I wasn't being critical--quite the opposite. I was actually truly encouraging you to keep asking the questions. I meant it when I said that your questions HELP the forum members who didn't get around to asking their own similar questions.

I know man that's why I said that I wasn't coming down on your personally for making the comment. I have a hard time finding info using the forum's search option. It's always way to broad.