Excellent video. I've read a lot about coticule edges being just right for a comfortable shave. I would like to ask what are the dimensions of this coticule. Thank you for the video
Hi Manish! This coticule is 6" x 1 1/2", but you can easily work a razor with a much smaller one. The one thing about coticules that is challenging, is that since they're natural, they all cut a little differently. some are fast cutters and some are slow.
@@bikestrikesrazors Thank you. I've decided to get on board and get a decent one and try it out. Your technique of just the norton 1k and the dilucot method is pretty appealing as a simple no-nonsense old school approach. Full marks to the method
@@manishbhoola I've also been able to bring a dull razor into shape with just the coticule, but it takes a lot of time and sometimes, many repeat efforts. The Norton is pretty full proof and makes things much easier. :)
Lots of work but for a great end product. I do not believe “barber shops” back east are allowed to straight razor shave clients any more. Insurance and liability nonsense. So you have to do it yourself !
Hey, Mark! They’re allowed to straight razor shave in barbershops out here (in fact, it’s kind of a fad) but they’re not allowed to use old style razors. Legally, they have to use Shavette style straights that take replaceable blades. When you were practicing, did you sharpen your instruments yourself or send them out (or chuck them after one use)?
@@bikestrikesrazors …. All of our rotary butts and diamonds were autoclaved for sterilization. Carbide burs we’re one and done. High speed diamonds for crown preps lasted quite a long time even after being sterilized many times. Hand instruments like scalers were routinely hand sharpened until cutting edges got too thin as they would fracture under stress. Surgical instruments were hand sharpened and autoclaved. Scalpel blades etc were single use. Been retired 15 years. Haven’t missed it 15 seconds!
@@markfeldman6509 Sounds like you remember enough to go back to work tomorrow! What's that they say about it being "just like riding a bicycle"? Of course, then you wouldn't have time to ride a bicycle (or trike). :)
Great rectification of 100 to 1000 grit. Love it.
Excellent video. I've read a lot about coticule edges being just right for a comfortable shave. I would like to ask what are the dimensions of this coticule. Thank you for the video
Hi Manish! This coticule is 6" x 1 1/2", but you can easily work a razor with a much smaller one. The one thing about coticules that is challenging, is that since they're natural, they all cut a little differently. some are fast cutters and some are slow.
@@bikestrikesrazors Thank you. I've decided to get on board and get a decent one and try it out. Your technique of just the norton 1k and the dilucot method is pretty appealing as a simple no-nonsense old school approach. Full marks to the method
@@manishbhoola I've also been able to bring a dull razor into shape with just the coticule, but it takes a lot of time and sometimes, many repeat efforts. The Norton is pretty full proof and makes things much easier. :)
Lots of work but for a great end product. I do not believe “barber shops” back east are allowed to straight razor shave clients any more. Insurance and liability nonsense. So you have to do it yourself !
Hey, Mark! They’re allowed to straight razor shave in barbershops out here (in fact, it’s kind of a fad) but they’re not allowed to use old style razors. Legally, they have to use Shavette style straights that take replaceable blades. When you were practicing, did you sharpen your instruments yourself or send them out (or chuck them after one use)?
@@bikestrikesrazors …. All of our rotary butts and diamonds were autoclaved for sterilization. Carbide burs we’re one and done. High speed diamonds for crown preps lasted quite a long time even after being sterilized many times. Hand instruments like scalers were routinely hand sharpened until cutting edges got too thin as they would fracture under stress. Surgical instruments were hand sharpened and autoclaved. Scalpel blades etc were single use. Been retired 15 years. Haven’t missed it 15 seconds!
@@markfeldman6509 Sounds like you remember enough to go back to work tomorrow! What's that they say about it being "just like riding a bicycle"? Of course, then you wouldn't have time to ride a bicycle (or trike). :)