Thread: Coticule and Naniwa 12k

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

It sounds like you need some blind testing! Let me send you a few razors that need honing - do some naniwa last and some coticule last, then send them back to me but don't tell me what they were finished on

I won't even charge you for the exercise!

Oh, how nice of you.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Yeah, i finally started keeping a record because my memory is horrible. Couldnt remember when something was last honed or if i taped or not.

I use TPT, but for me after a certain point i cant tell the difference. i do 50 strokes on the bbw w/ slurry, test, then do another 50 if needed.

arm/leg hair is what i do after the bbw/slurry stage. Only way "I" can tell how it is progressing.

Thanks.

Randy suggested to me that I test every 10 or so strokes. When it comes to round trips on the hone more is not necessarily better IME. I like to use the blue/slurry and coticule/water one some razors and I like the gentle edge I get from that combo. I also like the pyramid method with the Nortons or the Shapton pros because it seems to work well for me. I haven't tried the Naniwa series yet. Down the road I probably will fork over the dough and see what all the fuss is about.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Randy suggested to me that I test every 10 or so strokes. When it comes to round trips on the hone more is not necessarily better IME. I like to use the blue/slurry and coticule/water one some razors and I like the gentle edge I get from that combo. I also like the pyramid method with the Nortons or the Shapton pros because it seems to work well for me. I haven't tried the Naniwa series yet. Down the road I probably will fork over the dough and see what all the fuss is about.

+1'n with Jimmy, Less is more. I read so posts where guys are doing way too many strokes. Ben, try doing only 10 lapps on your Naniwa as a finisher. it's higher grit than a Coti, but just bearly...

Jimmy, You'll like the Naniwa 12k.....Start with that one...Gives great feedback!