Thread: Naniwa combination - opinions

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.

I was thinking of buying the Naniwa superstone combination that people on forums recommended (1, 5, 8 and 12k).

the problem, besides the price (lowest US price for 1, 5, 8, 12k combo that I could find was app 230$, price here app 310+$), is that not all stones are in stock at local retailer and the waiting times are really (reaaally) long.

Retailer recommended a following combo (that he has in stock):
- 1000 super stone 2cm
- 5000 chosera 2.5 cm + nagura
- 12000 super stone 1 cm

what are your opinions about this combo for razors honing (i was thinking that if I'll miss 8k grit I can still buy it later)

what is the difference between prepping/cleaning/honing on superstone vs chosera stone?

thanks

edit: added "12000" that fell out of original post