Where can a beginner get a coticule ?

lowks · Apr 20, 2014

Where can a beginner get a coticule without:

a. Spending too much "learning money" ?
b. Selling off blood and other essential body parts in the process ?

Thanks.

Mo-beffah · Apr 20, 2014

Bst is great. Good to know exactly what the stone does and most of the time they are cared for and lapped. TSS is a fantastic site with a very helpful owner. Those are new stones but he will let you know their properties as well. Id vote for being patient and waiting for one off bst.

David · Apr 20, 2014

+1. eBay can be a good place as well but sometimes it's hit or miss on what you're getting. What size stone are you looking for?

Steve56 · Apr 20, 2014

https://www.thesuperiorshave.com/in...emart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=30

Cheers, Steve

lowks · Apr 20, 2014

The other thing is what is the range considered a fair price to pay for a coticule ?

Kcnwea · Apr 20, 2014

I was in the same boat as you a few days ago. One if the members in here (Scott) helped me decide in a good stone for me. He directed me over to http://www.ardennes-coticule.be/shop/en/ and pretty much picked out a few good stones for me. I ended up with a 125mm x 40mm La Dressante. I have confidence that the members on here will lead you in the right direction. Good luck!

lowks · Apr 21, 2014

Kcnwea said:
I was in the same boat as you a few days ago. One if the members in here (Scott) helped me decide in a good stone for me. He directed me over to http://www.ardennes-coticule.be/shop/en/ and pretty much picked out a few good stones for me. I ended up with a 125mm x 40mm La Dressante. I have confidence that the members on here will lead you in the right direction. Good luck!

Mind sharing how much did you end up paying for your stone ?

Kcnwea · Apr 21, 2014

After shipping and the wooden box it was $99 US. A bit pricey for a small stone but I'm sure it will be worth it.

Doorsch · Apr 21, 2014

lowks said:
Mind sharing how much did you end up paying for your stone ?

If you want one you have to pay for it...if you have time in your thinking just look around on ebay or other marketplaces and probably you will get a cheap one....

If you do not have time, then pay...on ebay or on ardennes coticule, they have fair prices and a good quality....

Brooksie967 · Apr 21, 2014

Kcnwea said:
After shipping and the wooden box it was $99 US. A bit pricey for a small stone but I'm sure it will be worth it.

That's starting to venture into the realm of the entry level Jnats

HonerSimpson · Apr 21, 2014

lowks said:
The other thing is what is the range considered a fair price to pay for a coticule ?

Search ebay for completed listings to get a feeling for prices there.

Look at Ardennes webshop to get a feeling for prices of new stones.
http://www.ardennes-coticule.be/shop/en/31-whetstones-for-straight-razors

Also, ignore the thread hijackers. You can get a professional level Coticule for $100. :wink2:

Rschan · Apr 22, 2014

+1 Ardennes is the best place, highly recommend. They provide very good customer service and very patient with various questions we throw at them

Kcnwea said:
I was in the same boat as you a few days ago. One if the members in here (Scott) helped me decide in a good stone for me. He directed me over to http://www.ardennes-coticule.be/shop/en/ and pretty much picked out a few good stones for me. I ended up with a 125mm x 40mm La Dressante. I have confidence that the members on here will lead you in the right direction. Good luck!

life2short1971 · Apr 22, 2014

Ardennes

Haggises · Apr 22, 2014

Haven't used them, but everywhere I have looked recommends Ardennes. Go straight to the source!

or wait on BST

Brianskeet · Apr 22, 2014

I have had good luck with The Superior Shave.

David · Apr 22, 2014

Brianskeet said:
I have had good luck with The Superior Shave.

+1 Jarred has excellent customer service. He usually returns my emails within 15 minutes. I recently sent him an email at 9:45 at night (expecting a reply the next day of course) and within 5 minutes he responded. Great to do business with

Steve56 · Apr 22, 2014

Me too, +1 for Jarrod.

Cheers, Steve

Gamma · Apr 22, 2014

Another +1 for Jarrod and the Superior Shave. I have bought more than a few stones from him, always good servive, always fast shipping.

Danricgro · Apr 22, 2014

Superior Shave has treated me well. I have bought five or six Coticules from him and have no complaints.

life2short1971 · Apr 22, 2014

They all come from one place. Where better to buy than the source.

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