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Coticule selection offer

kg4ghn said:
Bart said:
Speaking of which...
Ian, there was an ultra-narrow and long Les Latneuses present, that I regretted didn't really fit anyone's bill. It was one of the fast creamy side, hybrid back types. I have to make a phone call with Maurice on Monday. If you wish, I 'll ask him about it.

Kind regards,
Bart.
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Around how much would something like that run?
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I don't know the exact measurements, but I estimate 15 mmX200mm. It was rectangular, but without fitting the standard dimensions, it will be considered a bout, size 4. Les Latneuses costs 19EUR for a bout of that size, "select" grade.

Kind regards,
Bart.
 
Oh man am I ever kicking myself in the butt for not throwing my hat into this. Those are some beautiful hones gentlemen.
 
Bart said:
Harvitz81 said:
Sweet! Super fast stone and a La Veinette as well. Can't wait to try it out.

Also, fill me in on elliptical strokes? Guess I'll just have to play with it and find out. Soon to be my most indispensable hone.

Some may take offense that I use other finishers (though I use a coti plenty as well), but to me the coticule is the most valued hone in my toolbox. To be able to come off a DMT and go all the way to finish (or pre-finish in some cases) on one stone is invaluable.
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Why should anyone take offense that you rely on other hones for edge finishing? Nothing wrong with that and entirelynyour prerogative.:thumbup:

Elliptical strokes are the kind of big circles that you see me doing in the second part of this video. We have a Greek member by the name Emmanuel, who is ver proficient at these kind of strokes. He calls them "helicoptical" strokes. The work great in any situation, but I particularly like them on shorter hones.
That said, the Coticule I selected for you works well with whatever type of strokes you prefer.



Kind regards,
Bart.
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Thanks for the video link Bart! Can't wait to get this stone in and begin playing around with it. My little 140x30mm one has probably seen over a 100 razors so it could use a break :D
 
Bart said:
SliceOfLife said:
DJKELLY said:
Yeah, it's nice, but I really wanted one with the wider end toward the right. Oh, well.
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So spin it around. :lol:

Seriously, though. If Ardennes would cut me a 200x15mm coti (or find me a bout that was something close to that), I'd buy it. I love my little 175x25
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Dennis, I know I ignored your limits of width. "Overruled" is actually a better word. :lol: This one had your name already written on it, when I saw it. I immediately thought of you. It's 23 cm long. If you don't like the narrow end, just don't use the narrowest 5cm. But I bet you'll grow fond about the narrower than expected state real soon. I have one of 12mmX200mm, and I love it.

Speaking of which...
Ian, there was an ultra-narrow and long Les Latneuses present, that I regretted didn't really fit anyone's bill. It was one of the fast creamy side, hybrid back types. I have to make a phone call with Maurice on Monday. If you wish, I 'll ask him about it.

Kind regards,
Bart.
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PLEASE DO!

I've been looking for a les lat lately too, and les lat in that shape would be awesome!


As for elliptical strokes... my first coti was a 40x40 natural combo out of a barbers box (use it for a slurry stone now) that I used entirely elliptical strokes on just to see what a coti edge felt like before I bought my first full sized one. Worked really well actually.
 
Oops, I looked at them again. They're all so pretty.

Also, I am a bit curious about these very narrow hones. I might want to add one when I pay Ardennes for my La Veinette.
 
I just love the narrow hones I was doubting asking Bart to select one for me and at that price the les latneuses is a steal I would go for it if I didn't already had one

cheers
Stijn
 
Bart, if your offer to me for the reserves is still good, and no one has spoken for the Dressante bout, I would very much like to buy that one.

Thank you. :)
 
Bart said:
Drybonz: La Dressante 20X170X40 43 EUR
A fast La Dressante with a lovely feedback and the typical nice finishing properties.
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Kind regards,
Bart.
 
Bart,

He sure is a plump little guy! I confirm. I've heard Ralfy say how much he loves his La Veinette time and again, so I can't wait to try it out. I also look forward to trying out a BBW for the first time. :)

Justin
 
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Chris Calve: La Petite Blanche, bout size 10, already paid for.
Chris, I really hope this makes your heart beat faster. It's a nice and thick bout, that performs as dictated by its pedigree.

Laurent Plankaert: La Petite Blanche, glued to slate, 40X150, 72EUR
I made a mistake when I picked a La Veinette for him. He already owns that layer, and wanted anything but a La Veinette. Somehow, my mind reversed that. Anyway, today I drove back to Ardennes, and... :)lol: only joking) I checked the Coticules I brought home for the next Vault, and would like to offer this glued La Petite Blanche to Laurent. It's from the same rock as Paul's La Petite Blanche, with the exception that this one is flamed instead of clouded. The raw rock of these separated from the Blue, that's why they have been glued to slate. Laurent, I hope this is fine for you, otherwise I'll make it up to you on another occasion.

Best regards,
Bart.
 
woooo hoooo!:w00t: :w00t:

I was secretly hoping for a LPB.... but I wanted to see what you would come up with.
Thank you very much, Sir Bart!

*grinnin' from ear to ear!*
 
Another looker. Are those bold red streaked stones hard to find? Or are there maybe more like them in the upcoming vault?
 
SliceOfLife said:
Another looker. Are those bold red streaked stones hard to find? Or are there maybe more like them in the upcoming vault?
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I had never seen La Petite Blanches like that. Red is not uncommon in other layers, though. I think we're looking at a fairly localized variation in the otherwise creamy La Petite Blanche layer. There's no telling how large that variation in the layer will turn out to be, but my hunch is that it will be seriously limited.

Kind regards,
Bart.
 
Bart,

Just curious is the bottom of my LGB slate? It's tough to tell with that dark chocolate color where coticule begins and ends :)
 
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