I missed it completely. I didn't think it came with a slurry. That's a first for me for those old ones with labels but as I always say, I learn something everyday.
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I've sealed all four of mine with Artists Gloss/Varnish using a very small model paintbrush. Put one coat on, let dry, and repeat for several coats. I also seal the box's and the label on the boxes. Nice looking stone, box and slurry stone - great score, doesn't get any better! Congrats!
The next question is, after a stone like that, do you use crox or something to further the edge or leave the stone as the last thing to touch the blade?
Awesome assortment of info John. Thank you..
And yes Phrank, great question about the final finish. Phil was saying last summer that a paste after nearly everything helps, but I'm not sure if anyone had an escher at the GTG.
2 monster 38mm knots from TGN. One in finest 2 band, and one in Silvertip....... Had to have them.
I've been sitting on these for a while..... Might be a good project to use them on.
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Don't get carried away, fellas.
After all. We ARE talking about THIS guy! :rolleyes: :roflmao
"Everybody must get stoned!"
Been a week of rock wins for me this week. A good member in Saudi I've been chatting with about escher's is sending a Japanese natural my way which will fill out my finisher drawer quite nicely I believe.
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A Yamashiro, with a couple of nagura stones to boot. Will be a kick learning the nuances of three different stones over the next few months.
Cheers all, going to light chinese fireworks, smoke cuban cigars and drink Irish Whiskey while celbrating Canada's Birthday!
Sorry, Andrew! That thread was a fun time. As a good-looking fellow in the pic, your ferret seems dead even then.
Did the lathering do her in?
(kidding, of course!)
Notably, you are a fine man of integrity and talent. The truth!
Better?
P.S. Dont post any photos on SRP that Sharptonn can use against you! :D
A JNat - excellent - I traded another stone I had for a Japanese Osuku(??), also a finishing stone I believe, but can be used with slurry towards the end of a progression I believe, have tried it once and as I was told, really was a superb polisher, especially with a bit of slurry, then drop of water to completely dilute.
We definitely have to get together for a honing session, that is, if I can make it past the bevel setting stage without tears of rage....:D
Looking forward to trying with different slurry's as like you say, working it down to clear dilution, depending on the nagura and stone itself can have some amazing results on certain blades. I've read the same is true of hard ark's and different slurry effects. Going to be cool to test lap and learn em all. :)
I bought those 2 kamisori's a while back and still can't get the proper edge on them. Maybe it's cultural and I need to wait for the jnat.. hehe
Always been a "patchhead" so finally got around to ordering some Santa Maria Novella Patchouli Aftershave....if it's anywhere near as nice as my old version of Givenchy for Gentleman AS, this will be another favorite. Looking forward to a shave with some Valobra Triple Milled Patchouli shave soap and a splash of this afterwards.
I cracked..... I have one of Brian's Razors coming in the post. The thumbnotch version, which is slightly larger but identical shape to the Reynold's that was gifted to me by SRP and one of my favourite shaped razors.
https://instagram.com/p/4T-bTOhRzA/?...bbcustomrazors
Just ordered a Dirty Bird Skuttle, can't wait.
My son is a Marine stationed in Oki and just shipped me a B-Day present. No idea what it is but Im hoping it is shave related. It is gonna be a long wait for the mail to arrive ;)
His last present was a really cool whale shaped knife that was made in Okinawa. It is the same style as the top knife in the picture.
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Why would I play with you when I can play with ferrets?
Down to just two now, have had as many as five at once.
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Grandad had em for huntin
Vicious little buggers
Damn near got one of my finners :)
Cute little guys!! Looks like your deep in the ferret life Hart! I envy you. I had 3, but are all gone now. Such great animals, I loved them. The second I say, let's get a ferret again to my wife, we'd have 3 again...... not for a while yet but I'll have some again, no doubt.
Ordered a 8/8" Henkotsu, after honing it will be 15/16", hope it arrives fast but our post is striking :-(
Thanks Hart!!
Now I have frikkin FAD!!!:p
Very cute lil critters.
Just put in an order for Captain's Choice Bay Rum/Lime/North/Sandalwood shaving soaps and aftershaves, as well as a Sea Foam Shaving Bowl, also waiting on a new Alum Block, 200 derby blades, a pacific nick stick, and 10 wilkinson sword blades for trying out to come in...yeah, big month for me...if I survive the wrath of SWMBO I'll post up another order next month or two lol.
Nice! Always wondered if any straights were made with metal scales. Now I know there is at least one. :)
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1x Proraso Pre & Post Cream Menthol and Eucalyptus - New Formula
1x Proraso Pre Shave Cream - Sandalwood And Shea Butter
1x Omega 10049 - 100% Boar Bristle Shaving Brush - RED
1x Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Shaving Soap - Cavendish
After Phrank pointed out Proraso preshaves I had to try them out. The Phoenix stuff I'm a huge fan of and can't wait to try this scent.