Which of our hones gives you a better shave? BBW or Coti
Many people have said they thought the sample sizes in the BBW vs Coti test that was referenced were too small. So rather than debate about it, let's continue the testing.
Since this is an attempt at an experiment, let's try to control the methods. Please:
-Use two identical razors OR the same razor.
-Select, from your own hones, 1 BBW and 1 coticule
-Choose one of the two starting points (either set the bevel on a 1k OR do the edge down on glass dulling - DO THE SAME THING FOR EACH OF THE TWO TRIALS)
-From there on in, carry out one stone honing (do it however you like, but in general, you should start with slurry, dilute the slurry, and finish with just water)
-Do whatever you want while honing (any number of strokes, stroke type, dilution pattern, etc), but use only the one hone to take your razor's edge as far as you can on that stone
-If you strop your razors, use only plain leather, and do the same number of strokes for each razor
-Shave test each razor under identical circumstances (Same EVERYTHING or as much as possible)
-Vote here for which hone gave you the better shave.
-Post about your honing experience (no way to vote on that, but it will tell us more about your cut speed, difficulties, eases, etc.)
I hope the method is clear enough, but if you have questions, please feel free to ask.
The only reason I chose the starting point as either dulled off glass or straight off the 1k is that I believe those starting points will make this doable within a reasonable amount of time AND will minimize the effect of other hones on the edge. If you feel you MUST use more hones, please go no farther than a 4k before switching over to the BBW or coti.
The point is to add to the body of knowledge about how these stones compare by tapping into a larger sample size (people and hones).
IF YOU POSTED SOMETHING IN THE OTHER BBW TEST THREAD, PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS, TEST OUT YOUR OWN HONES, AND POST THE RESULTS HERE.
