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Do they wear quickly? I would risk it, suppose they wear in half a life time when you stick with one grit you can always buy a 2nd one, if you're fortunate you may never need to buy another one.

Arre they really? A single grit Norton at Classic Shaving is more expensive than a single grit Shapton. Of course double sided Nortons are cheaper than 2 Shaptons but if Shaptons are so much faster:...

@ mparker:

I was looking for coarser grits e.g. 1K and 4K. Is there a risk of overhoning in that grit range?

And why, if they are so much faster, do many of us still use the Norton? Is it force...

How do Shaptons compare to coticules and Nortons speed wise? Are they slow or fast cutters? I am still looking for a coarser grit than the coticule for my razors but do not look forward to the hassle...