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As far as sealing, and usage goes:
on average I only use it 1-2 times per week. I DO keep a very close eye on it though, before and and after use, and still may lacquer it if it starts to show any...

I have 2 sides lapped, and was going to lap the side with the sawcut visible (pic 3), so I could have a THIRD lapped side, but it's dished out by about 1/32" or greater, and I left it alone.

The...

Before I forget, this hone had every stamp on it but the Maruka "trademark" until I lapped them off.

Info from this post (http://straightrazorpalace.com/185523-post19.html).

Big thanks again...

There is a difference between the wide and narrow cutting surfaces. Aside from color, the narrow end is softer and creates slurry much faster. I would say it cuts a little bit faster as well, but...

Here's some pics of my Japanese natural: Purchased from OLD_SCHOOL a few months ago.

Somebody PM'ed me asking whether the stone had different layers, and what the colors were etc.

Since I love...