Thread: curious about natural bevelsetters

For me it is a matter of degree. If it is a razor that needs a lot of work a synthetic, in my case a 1k naniwa, is what I reach for. With a bevel that is in good shape and doesn't have far to go I might, if I feel like it, use a pink coticule with heavy slurry. I've gotten good results in reasonable time with that specific stone. More often than not I'd choose to get it done more quickly and wear down an easily replaceable naniwa 1k as opposed to a natural coticule or whatever.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

For me it is a matter of degree. If it is a razor that needs a lot of work a synthetic, in my case a 1k naniwa, is what I reach for. With a bevel that is in good shape and doesn't have far to go I might, if I feel like it, use a pink coticule with heavy slurry. I've gotten good results in reasonable time with that specific stone. More often than not I'd choose to get it done more quickly and wear down an easily replaceable naniwa 1k as opposed to a natural coticule or whatever.

Good Point. I too reach for the Nani 1k or lately, my Norton 1K. I have a nice stripped pink Coti that works well, but once it's gone, it's gone....
I have yet to find one that cuts as good....