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I use a Chinese 12k as a step up towards ZG. I can feel the C12k removing something from the lower grit. Then, when I move to ZG I can feel there is still something left from 12k but after the first...

Seems like a good idea to me. Although, I hasten to add, I am very happy with my "full size" 3x8 Zulu Grey so I don't think I would rush to buy one.

IMO it will not be good first hone. Based on everything you read on the SRP the first hone better be a combination Norton 4k/8k. You would spend a very very very long if you tried using the Zulu to...

You and me both. I like a simple life. Water is all I use. It does take a lot of laps though. All my razors see 60-80 laps on a Chinese 12k before I go to ZG. The first few razors I did around 80...

Welcome to a highly select club! You are way ahead of the curve here. Based on this thread I am led to believe that the original prototype stones were only tried back this summer, with the first...

According to my sources (Mr. Google) Merry Christmas in Zulu is

"Sinifisela Ukhisimusi Omuhle!"

Then I am glad I waited for the second or maybe it's the third batch. Smooth as glass, and flat as ... something ... really flat. Exceptionally rough on the back but that is kind of neat, you can see...

I have only used mine with water and been very satisfied. My razors have seen a Chinese 12k first so they are very good but not perfect by the time they see Mr. Grey. As far as lapping it goes, a...

and also remember that all the gentleman have really sharp utensils at their disposal. (Whether sharpened with rocks, pastes or strops)

Excellent point! I am not going to sell mine for sure.

Retirement plan! Maybe I can auction it off in 30 years when they are sold out and people talk with starry eyes about the legendary Zulu...

I don' think it was the chrom ox. My own happy usage of the brand new 3x8 Zulu Grey continues.

I go straight from 60-80 round trips on the hone to a very smooth vintage horse shell strop. No...

Of course, I couldn't wait until the weekend to try my eagerly awaited hone. Last night I used on a couple of 5/8 Solingen razors. Both already in very good shape, shaving nicely. Their earlier edge...

Hey-la-day-la Mr. Grey's arrived! After an impatient 2 months my Zulu Grey has finally arrived. And I am on vacation between Christmas and New Year!

"Honey, are you going to be playing with your...

As soon as I get my Zulu I will take pictures. I have access to some a very nice microscope with camera. I will be able to reference against a 6k King stone and a 12k Chinese stone from Woodcraft.

Thanks for the update! Just what I needed. Now I'll get caught for speeding as I rush home to check my mailbox.

I'm glad you are sticking to Rembrandt. With razors that sharp clearly Vincent is off limits!!!

You said "All my zulu greys"? What are they? Consumables? Your gear acquisition disorder is worse than mine. The rest of your post is very inspiring. Can't wait for mine to show up.

I am too easily influenced. I couldn't help myself. Ordered my Zuly Grey last week. Next batch supposedly ready for shipment in a week or so. Can't wait. Heck, while I was at it I also ordered...