What so you mostly use to hone now

**Kentos** · 01-19-2013, 10:53 AM

So what do you use most now?
Assume the bevel doesn't need resetting.

**rockviper** · 01-19-2013, 11:03 AM

Barber's hone would go under "other synthetic", yes?

**cb91710** · 01-19-2013, 11:04 AM

Mostly?
I'm happiest with the edge from my Coti, but I have not had to use it since July.

**Kentos** · 01-19-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by rockviper

Barber's hone would go under "other synthetic", yes?

I think so ;).

I am thinking this would be good for aspiring honers to get a feel for what people use.

**Kentos** · 01-19-2013, 11:06 AM

I also realize there is a "rock du jour"...but leaving this open indefinitely might keep things honest.

**Sando** · 01-19-2013, 11:18 AM

Coticule for everything after the bevel. I love the edges and they are great to just look at.

...Ray

**Monsieur Blaireau** · 01-19-2013, 11:19 AM

A very helpful thread for those of us about to take the (next) plunge. Thanks!

**jpcwon** · 01-19-2013, 11:20 AM

I just sold my Norton 4/8, so I'm a full-time Coticuler now.

**global_dev** · 01-19-2013, 11:31 AM

Shapton ceramic pros ( not glass)

**Wid** · 01-19-2013, 11:49 AM

After bevel set I use a coticule most times. If it's a wedge I go with lapping films, they're faster and put a nice edge on the razor. Sometimes I still finish off with a coticule afterwards.

**Doc226** · 01-19-2013, 11:50 AM

JNATs of course

**Kentos** · 01-19-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by global_dev

Shapton ceramic pros ( not glass)

You know I never hear about the Shapton glass anymore. I wonder if they are still popular on other forums?

**cleanshaved** · 01-19-2013, 11:58 AM

I'm a JNAT junkie.

**Dacol** · 01-19-2013, 11:59 AM

I like the coticule!

**Woodash** · 01-19-2013, 12:00 PM

Jnat/Jtape

**cb91710** · 01-19-2013, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Kentos

You know I never hear about the Shapton glass anymore. I wonder if they are still popular on other forums?

See above, "Rock du jour"

Looks like WCS has discontinued the line... They still offer a 3k for $72. It was in their clearance section for months, but that's the only grit left.
I was looking at them on SRD last June and stock was very spotty, but it was the cost that kept me away from them.

I think people realized that a pasted paddle or balsa block is just as effective as a $300 Shapton and there's simply no point in going higher than the 15k range on the hones. Heck, people get decent shaves off of 8k stones every day.