Featured Specimen
Coticule ID:
n°089
Characteristics:
Massive natural combination Coticule from the La Grise layer, with beautiful surface patterns of black manganese lines and red stripes.
Coticule Dimensions:
bout: 230mm long, 75mm at widest end, 55mm at narrowest end
Speed on slurry:
moderate
Feedback on slurry:
Feedback of very fine abrasion combined with a draw that promotes excellent contact between razor and hone.
Slurry turns gray almost immediately.
AutoSlurry:
no
Slurry Keenness Limit:
sufficient to shave a beard
Speed on water:
fast
Feedback on water:
Above average speed on water. Without much dilution, coming off a milky slurry, persistent work on water only will yield a perfect edge.
Nice draw that seems to help good contact between hone and razor.
Edge Qualification:
engaging
Background:
This Coticule was selected for testing because of its interesting, extraordinary for a La Grise, appearance.
Current Location:
Ardennes Coticule storage room.
availability for reservation:
available from Ardennes Coticule