Thread: Genco blade

I personally would consider naturals the exotic stones. Because they are not always consistent and have a longer learning curve, but you are right about one thing; I'm gonna say buy the Naniwas! They are awesome, consistent stones. I would start with the 1k, 5k, and 8k.

Originally Posted by aa1192

I personally would consider naturals the exotic stones. Because they are not always consistent and have a longer learning, but you are right about one thing; I'm gonna say buy the Naniwas! They are awesome consistent stones. I would start with the 1k, 5k, and 8k.

If he goes that route all he needs is the Norton 4/8K. The 1K and 12K can come later. There aren't to many razors I haven't been able to hone to shave ready on that combo. Rarely do I hit either the 1K or the 12K.

I have the Norton 4/8, but prefer the Nanis. The 4k just has a very rough grainy feedback, but the 8k is great.

Originally Posted by aa1192

I have the Norton 4/8, but prefer the Nanis. The 4k just has a very rough grainy feedback, but the 8k is great.

I found I had to lap the 4K side of the 4/8 for what seemed like 1/8" before it lost that porous, grainy feel.
Once there the change is surprising and it's great to work with.

Smooth Shaving...

MJC, I have lapped well past that point and then some during its use. It is just the feedback of the stone I think or maybe something is off about mine. The Naniwas just have this very smooth, soft sensation to them that I love. As with all things shaving related: YMMV and everyone will have their own preferences. The Norton is a workhorse and got me through a lot of razors when I first learned honing, but if I could go back I would just buy the Naniwas. The only thing I don't like about my Naniwas is my 1k seems to clog up with swarf quickly and needs to be cleaned often. Next time I need a bevel setter I'm gonna try the Chosera, but that maybe forever away. As for needing a 1k... if you have a shave ready razor, no you aren't going to need one yet. If you do buy Ebay razors it's gonna be an excellent investment and really cheap honewise. Sure, it is possible to set a bevel at the 4k level, but be prepared to be there a while.

I bought a 1k king. Seems OK. The price was right for the amount of use it will get.

Gencos are all great quality blades. I have more Genco razors than anyother brand in my collection. Here is a photo of some of them. You will like your Genco if it is shave ready.
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Finally got the Genco I ordered to day and it is defiantly shave ready can't wait to use it in the morning

Fine purchase, sir!

Back to the razor....

I would also recommend a pro-hone. However, I would make sure the honer is capable of blunting the nose(the square point). This will save you alot of nicks and cuts.

Also, slow and easy on the stropping. Bad stropping will curl an edge quicker than I can break wind.

Welcome, bruv.

Good lookin blade! That is for sure the same Genco I have, so watch that vampiric point.