Finally time for a Japanese Natural!

Hey all,

So after a lot of questions to OLD_SCHOOL (thanks for being so pantient with me!) , I finally pulled the trigger on this: http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...f/cimg3966.jpg

I've always wanted a nice natural Japanese finishing stone, but I finally got the courage to get one.

It's a Maruichi Nakayama, and I CAN'T WAIT until it arrives. It's not even mailed yet as I just purchased it, but I will be counting down the days.

Just wanted to share.....

I will be sure to post plenty of pictures with a mini-review when it arrives. Until then, I'll have to wait! :chop:

Very nice...love the 'naturals.'
Got more information on it for us?

Mac

Looks great and from what Zib has told me about his, you are in for a treat! What are you using as a finisher now? It will be interesting to hear how this one differs from your current finisher.

Congrats,

Joe

It's apparently a very hard and slow cutting hone, but out of the 3 nakayama's that O_S had for sale he liked the finish on this one the best (just slightly :p). I asked how many laps it would take after an 8k or for a touch-up, but it really depends on the blade, but it would take <100. I actually enjoy slow hones as then you get more time to bond with it!

It has a Maruka stamp on the side of the hone, and this apparently signifies a family trademark.

It is a Maruichi hone as it has the http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/dc347c67.jpg

And it's speically chosen, as this signifies :tu http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/3e32e19e.jpg

The writing on the top of the stone (right in the picture) means that it's a gauranteed Nakayama.


That's what I got from this page: Hone information.

But it's been used by O_S so he can attest to it's quality, so I am gauranteed a quality finishing hone for a razor.

I can't wait!!

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Originally Posted by Joeman

Looks great and from what Zib has told me about his, you are in for a treat! What are you using as a finisher now? It will be interesting to hear how this one differs from your current finisher.

Congrats,

Joe

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I currently use a hard coticule with water or a yellow/green escher. I like my current finishers, but I have a feeling they're going to get topped by this Japanese beast.

congratulations great hone. enjoy

I would agree, therefore I'll send you my address to ensure the yellow/green escher does not feel left out!:rofl2:

Again, very nice piece, enjoy!

Joe

Nice!

You're gonna love it.

Congrats and I look forward to hearing how it compares to your other finishers. I'm still holding out for the one that you just point to the east and wave the blade over a few times and it cuts HHT. :D

Mazel tov on your new baby! :D
I too hope to be a proud owner of a japanese natural one day...

Thanks for all the kinds words.

Let me tell you, the wait is KILLING ME!!! I keep looking at pictures of it from OLD_SCHOOL's site....I cannot WAIT to try it out. It's been mailed and from the tracking information it seems that it just left Japan, I've been tracking it religiously.

Believe me, when it comes, I'm trying it ASAP and taking pictures from every angle imaginable. Oh, and I will of course share the pictures. :)

I am totally impressed, mine just left Chicago at 11 AM. That means it is likely to get here tomorrow!

I was doing to slow breathing and concentrating on my navel to try and keep my mind off it (intentionally trying to forget that tracking was available), but then I saw your post and checked.

You can do it!

Breath in..........




Exhale.....




Breath in....



exhale....

let your mind settle in your core......

Breath in.................


Continue on your own

Congratulations, I anticipate a deep religous experience for you my friend..Ha..
I have one myself, It's my new favorite. I feel sorry for my other hones. I need to take them out and dust them off..(No, Joe! You can't have them...!) The Nakayama Maruichi, has surpassed all my expectations, it is a bit slow, (Start with 25 passes, give or take, and then test) but it's such a pleasure to use, you don't mind, I like the feedback I get from it, and well as smell of Japanese Cypress that it gives off. When O_S told me I wouldn't need my other hones anymore, I was skeptical,
Now, I'm a believer...Again, Congratulations my friend, Let me know how you like it, and maybe we can compare notes...

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Congrats and I look forward to hearing how it compares to your other finishers. I'm still holding out for the one that you just point to the east and wave the blade over a few times and it cuts HHT. :D

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I think Lynn has that one Jimmy:rofl2:

Congrats.
As a fellow J-nat newb. I can say you will love it