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Yea I believe it's time to move on from this stone. The amount of trouble it takes to get an ok edge is not worth the final result. I believe for now I'll go back to what I know works and as funds...

That was my next move last night, started with light slurry, added about 4 drops of glycerin. Everything looked decent the I got a blade length scratch and the mostly polished edge I had started...

So, test shave complete.
First was the 12k edge with ILR. It wasn't the worst shave in the world wasn't the best. I do not believe this stone improved a 12k Naniwa edge. I believe it took it back...

I'm starting to see that the reviews are pretty precise. Either you like it or, you don't. I'm gonna try a couple other things after seeing what these edges are like and if I'm not happy, this thing...

Hey guys I am reviving this thread. So last night I broke this ILR out again. I have been chatting with a guy on FB that sells them or owns the company not sure which. Anyway, this was my method...

Oh no fun ruined, I'm going to continue playing with it. I'm not going to spend months fiddling with it by any stretch. I believe burnishing the stone might be my best bet. I did a few strokes with...

So test shave done.
I say both edges are sub par. The first razor a Clauss was taken to 12k level then to ILR. It shaved better than my second blade but not effortless as a 12k edge normally is for...

Well like I say, it takes the polish back not necessarily the edge performance. I'll report back maybe tomorrow or Friday with shave results.

Thanks for the insight guys, yes this hone is lapped flat, never thought about doing the other side to see if there is any difference. I will give that a shot. I have not taken it up to 2k for finish...

Well I gave $30 for this thing I have. I'm going to remain optimistic it will/does work. I have a couple razors that going to 12k naniwa just doesn't seem to work so if my test shave proves good then...

Lol, may be that's what I use it for :) got a couple test razors to shave with will have to see in a day or so what happens.

Hirlau I don't even care if what you said is true, it gave me a chuckle :) most in depth faux history I have heard in awhile.

You are just fine Ron, I truly do see your point. I asked for thoughts and I am getting them, can't beat that. No harm in any of this. If Randydance doesn't chime in I'll holler at him and get some...

That's fair enough Ron, I understand when a merchant is snippy I won't deal with them either. I bought this off eBay from a private seller. No ties to Original sales.

I believe I have that, I'll give it a go and see what happens. Thank you

I went into this as a see for myself deal. I know and understand why it's impossible to truly grit a natural stone. And so far I agree, this is a well, it's not the worst thing in the world kind of...

Utopian, my research was not only of this forum but several areas, I do agree the general consensus here was the seller not the stone. I see your point though. Also as far as I can see it doesn't...

I recently acquired an Imperia La Roccia 12k-15k I believe it's their premium. Now I have only used this stone 2x once with slurry which seems to cause microchips and once without. The without slurry...