Thread: Naniwa combination - opinions

Originally Posted by miha

Hey there,

since I am fairly new to straight razors I don't own any honing stones per-se. I have DMT diafold set (325, 600, 1200 and 8000) that I so far used for honing my razors as well.
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If you have a 8000 DMT it is likely that all you need is the Naniwa superstone 12K hone.
It is possible that the 8K diamond edge would be improved by an 8K superstone. A lot depends
on your hand on the hone.

If I recall correctly Chosera hones are made by Naniwa just compounded differently.
My chosera has denser grit than the Naniwa and gives a slightly finer finish than the Naniwa
at the same grit. i.e. my chosera 10k and Naniwa 12 k are very close to each other and
depending only on me some days one is better other days the other is. I think the Naniwa
is a better value for us shavers. If you made a living honing razors the denser chosera would
be a better value.

I do recommend sticking with the same family of hones for beginners with the exception
that a Norton 4k/8k combo can be followed nicely by the Naniwa 12k (works well for me).

Look hard at the Naniwa 12k. The Naniwa 3k/8k combo would be a good compliment after the 12k
given that you have the set of DMT hones you do.

Commonly I recommend a 320 grit DMT to lap hones flat then one of
Norton 4K/8K combo or the Naniwa 3k/8K combo (these two are near equals)
Add one finisher if you like... the Naniwa 12K is a good one.



I see other great posts above...