Comment on How to correctly use Nagura stones?
CsXGF8uzUAOh6fqV@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I only have a Coticule with a slurry stone so it’s probably not the same. Mine doesn’t really scratch. I think using the edge of the stone is a bit more dangerous in terms of scratching. If the slurry stone has scratches it can scratch the base stone so definitely put that one also on the diamond plate. With the diamond plate you can make sure both are flat, if one is not flat it will scratch the other one.
Otherwise, do you like the La Lune? I was thinking about it but I went the safe route with a synthetic finishing stone. My Coticule doesn’t really finish.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 1 week ago
I have never thought of flattening the slurry stone, but the idea is so crazy, it might just work 🤔 Thanks!
Otherwise, I find honing on the La Lune rather pleasant, there is a velvety feeling that I don’t get on my Shapton 12k. I get better results on my Shapton (But: I have used synthetic stones more often). The thing is: it is my only natural stone, so I can’t really compare to anything else. It certainly is a finishing stone. And its color makes it difficult to see if you remove steel.
I’ve seen on the interwebs that some people like it quite a lot, and many dislike it. 🤷
HomeAwayFromHone@sub.wetshaving.social 22 hours ago
I’ve found slurry to sometimes be counterproductive. The main benefit of natural stones, beyond being more pleasant in use, is they often impart an edge that’s less harsh. Try starting with a good 12k edge then do a dozen or so light laps on the lune and see what that gets you. With any luck it’s nearly as sharp as right off the synth but nicer on the skin.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 5 hours ago
I’ll probably do that! 👍