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Thanks. Bt since posting this thread I have ordered the Atoma 400 and 1200 from Germany. One of the stones is out of stock and so there is a delay for me getting them. They should both be ready for...

Let's hope mine are ok.

Anyway thanks. I've just bought the 400 and 1200 grit Atoma plates. I will quickly now sell my Naniwa flattening stone. Thanks for the advice, I'm glad I've taken the plunge and gone for these Atoma...

Ok, I'm just about to buy the 400 and the 1200. Could you tell me what is required for breaking in should I be unlucky with one as like your photo? Thanks

Hi, you can't buy them here in the UK but there is a website in Germany that sells them for 99euros. ATOMA Diamond Sharpening Stones Actually I got all my Naniwas from here and they are ok. The only...

Thanks Lynn. That has been really helpful too. I've decided not to use the Naniwa flattening stone and I'm looking at a couple of Atoma plates as mentioned in the previous reply. Thanks for sharing...

Ok thanks a lot, that has been most helpful, cheers.

Hi. Do you have a link to the Atoma plates? what grit do you use and what size? Thanks

Thanks. So you reckon this is the best one to get? Does the plate ever require lapping or will it always stay true?

Thanks. Reading on here it would appear there is very little use of this particular stone. I'm now considering selling it on eBay and going with the more popular DMT stone. Just to make sure I've got...

Thanks for the advice. I'm a little confused though as I've read in a few places, inlcuding the place where I bought them from, that these Naniwa stones should not be left soaking as it causes them...

I'm new to straight razor shaving, about 3 months now. I've just bought my first set of hones. They are Chosera 1k, SS 3k, 5k, 8k and 12k. I also purchased the NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain size 220....