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You should try one out, I really don't use my lower GS stones on razors any more, mostly 4-16 now. THe Chosera is awesome for bevel sets & I don't know how, but it is almost as fast, but gentler on...

I work with the GS's pretty much exclusively. Yes, they are very "fast", or some call them aggressive. They are VERY consistent. What this means is that you use less strokes & less pressure for...

You might find this thread a bit interesting if you have a coti/bbw handy...I played with some slurry a bit on my GS's: ...

Edit...a new 2K is now on it's way from SRD...I will tell you more when I get it.

Don't fight it, just get it!

I've got 1,4,8,16,30K, all in white stones...so I don't quite know what you are referring to. My 4K GS reminds me a lot of of my 2K Naniwa SS. I've been considering...

The choice to start with a 2K was a wise one as the stones are quite aggressive. A light touch will do you well. Glen steered you in the right direction indeed....

Yes, they are one in the same. Great stones, but if you are looking to get into honing your razors I would recommend the Naniwa Superstones as they are more forgiving. I have both & use both.

You can spend the money if you want, but lapping with sandpaper worked for me on the GS's & as far as I know, they are about the hardest system available. I've used sandpaper to lap my Charnley...

Forget about the lapping plate, sandpaper is really all anyone needs. Everything else is just extra's...

Whatever you do, don't use rubber cement on the sandpaper as the water creates plenty of...

What you are asking is something that will more than likely be answered as any other shaving question, as we all have opinions.

With that being said, I have experience on Shapton GS & Naniwa...