My other les latneuses came today! I don't know what happened, but ardennes hooked me up big time! They sent me a 200x40 or 50 square coti! I only paid for a no9 select bout. My guess would be that they either were thanking me for this thread or they messed up and didn't have a bout (could be both:thumbup: ). Anyhow, here are some pictures. I am comparing it to my older one and also to barts OTB Veinette for those who know its size.
If Ardennes sees this somehow, I would like to thank them again. I have gotten nothing but top notch service from them. Although they are more expensive, I would rather have paid a little extra to get exactly what I needed (even a little extra for free
) Thanks again guys, I will buy some more again in the future!
The hybrid side on this one is A LOT softer than my first. It raises slurry like a coticule should. My older one is impossible. I instead rub a hybrid slurry on a diamond hone and transfer the remnants. The whole hone is a lot softer overall. The regular side is faster than my older one. The Hybrid is slower than all four (both cotis and hybrids).
Ive tested it on two razors and here are how all 4 hones compare
Speed on slurry
Hybrid bout Fastest by far. Slurry turns black.
Square Coti
Coti Bout
Hybrid Bout
Speed on water
Square coti -Autoslurries
Coti Bout
Square hybrid
Bout Hybrid
Torben, Ive included two pictures of razors for you. I haven't decided yet which one to send you. That Robeson actually has the sticker that came when you would have bought it. It says "Ground and Honed for Wiry Beard, Skin exposed to weather". I was wondering if when you make scales you could attach the sticker and then clear coat something over it? If that is to much to ask then I will send you the W&B instead. I really appreciate your offer buddy, it means a lot to me:thumbup:
Regards Gents!
Mrmaroon
If Ardennes sees this somehow, I would like to thank them again. I have gotten nothing but top notch service from them. Although they are more expensive, I would rather have paid a little extra to get exactly what I needed (even a little extra for free
) Thanks again guys, I will buy some more again in the future!The hybrid side on this one is A LOT softer than my first. It raises slurry like a coticule should. My older one is impossible. I instead rub a hybrid slurry on a diamond hone and transfer the remnants. The whole hone is a lot softer overall. The regular side is faster than my older one. The Hybrid is slower than all four (both cotis and hybrids).
Ive tested it on two razors and here are how all 4 hones compare
Speed on slurry
Hybrid bout Fastest by far. Slurry turns black.
Square Coti
Coti Bout
Hybrid Bout
Speed on water
Square coti -Autoslurries
Coti Bout
Square hybrid
Bout Hybrid
Torben, Ive included two pictures of razors for you. I haven't decided yet which one to send you. That Robeson actually has the sticker that came when you would have bought it. It says "Ground and Honed for Wiry Beard, Skin exposed to weather". I was wondering if when you make scales you could attach the sticker and then clear coat something over it? If that is to much to ask then I will send you the W&B instead. I really appreciate your offer buddy, it means a lot to me:thumbup:
Regards Gents!
Mrmaroon