Thread: My first honing on coticule

I certainly agree with the personal preference Bart. It would really help if you had more experience with other stones from a comparison standpoint. I have honed a couple thousand razors using the Coticule as a finisher and although it is a nice stone and will work, it has never produced either the best results or the most consistent results for me as a finisher. As far as bevel setting, I have used your method on several hundred razors off of 4 Coticules and an Escher and a Japanese Asagi and can tell you that I cannot find an old wedge with uneven hone wear which is different on both sides that I can get a decent bevel on in 15 minutes. I can't get a bevel started on most in this condition in 15 minutes even with a 220 grit stone. Great that you are having these kind of results. I find your method works best when there is minimal flattening on the spine and will work with some flattening, but again 15 minutes is not something anyone can do and particularly not a new person. The method itself in my opinion is very cool. I also find that I need to tinker with the finish on many razors still when finishing using your method with a Coticule. I am also glad that I own a few Coticules and they are fun to play with.

I admire your undying passion and love for the Coticules and again believe they are a very nice stone. I also believe there are better stones both Natural and Synthetic and look forward to discovering more great stones in the future as I look forward to additional methodologies and discoveries from you.

All the best,

Lynn