@@BigEShaves It also helps having really good friends that guide you when you make those mistakes. Thank you for being one of those friends Master Cajun Man
I would recommend bevel set on a 1K, this is the most important stone if you have do a bevel set. With a poor bevel set - everything else is pretty useless. Most of us don’t need to set a bevel - it’s really a one time process with a properly maintained razor. After that - doing a one stone hone on the coticle will likely yield good results. I prefer the Jnat edge myself - as I see you’ve done a few videos with Jnats. Great work - I enjoy the videos!
@@adamalbina Thank you my friend! I’m 100% with you, the bevel is everything! I also think that the bevel is a one time thing and after that it’s a lot easier to maintain a keen edge. I hope you have a good weekend!
When you were flinching and saying that it was refreshing, all I could think was, "it burns, it freezes, it bights us." lol Great info on the coticules. All the options. Thanks for sharing and have a great week end.
@@nonamebear1136 it’s such an interesting soap Robert! It felt very refreshing but I could barely open my eyes during the shave haha it might be a dangerous one hehe
Great job Sean. I've always followed my coticule with an Arkansas or ILR finisher. Maybe I should try experimenting with a coticule as my finisher. I know I don't enjoy a 12K syn finish as much as a natural. It's early days for me and maybe I'm trying too many different things, but I'm enjoying the jouney. Keep the great shave vids coming!
@@michaelkuper8268 Thank you Michael! It’s funny you say that because just today after this video I honed a razor on coticule and went to my surgical black. I don’t have an ILR yet but I’m like you, if I only had a 12k I would shave with it but my preference is in natural stones. Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
@@josuetirado4499 Thank you Josue for those kind words! Practice makes perfect, believe me my friend that when I started shaving with a straight it was a bloody mess hehe have a great weekend
@@borbelyhaz321 thank you my friend! I’m going to be more careful when buying menthol soaps but I’ve heard good things about Proraso green, I don’t think that one is as strong as this one haha I hope you have a great weekend my friend, it’s Friday and the body knows it
@@borbelyhaz321 This one I bought from Devan Jackson! I think it’s from Ardennes coticule it’s either select or standard I can’t read very well what it says
Nice shave Sean! That edge seems really nice. I need to spend more time using my Coti. I haven’t attempted a bevel set with it. I’d like to work on a one stone hone.
@@subtleartsoapco I do a one stone hone when I want to unwind and take my time to relax. Otherwise, I think a synthetic progression and finishing on a coticule can for sure make that edge milder. Awesome video btw! I’m really interested in trying your soap the lather always looks amazing. I like fruity and citrus smells, any recommendations? Cheers
Hi Sean, looks like a really nice coticule edge.. Well done. By the way, my favourite coticule, is a natural combo, blue and coticule and its even smaller than yours. The soup.. Humm, highly mentholated soaps are not for me.. Smoth shave ! Take care.
@@pedrotrust Thank you so much Pedro! The fact you’re commenting on another of my videos feels awesome. To me you’re like a rockstar with a straight razor my friend! 🤘🏻It’s funny how with natural stones you never know what you’re going to get, sometimes the small stones are the better ones hehe cheers
Hi Sean, looks good. I'm trying out my soap, too, but I think yours were a bit more intense. Long lasting, though. Need to practise more on the coticule.. Regards J
@@dnamol This soap was definitely intense with the menthol, almost made me cry haha take your time on the coticule and enjoy the ride. Have a great weekend my friend!
@@billm.2677 Thank you Bill! I take a lot of inspiration from all the guys in the community as well. Trying all the different methods. When will we get a new video Bill? Cheers my friend
Hey Matthew! Since coticules are naturals each individual stone can be different... All the new coticules come from ardennes since they have the rights to the mines. I have a 5x3 select coticule and I love it! I've heard good things about la veinette and i'm probably going to get one of those as well... I get mine from grifiths shaving goods! If you want to chat some more my email is in my channel bio... cant wait to see your next video my friend!
You know my opinion on soaps and brushes isn't exactly illuminating 😅. May I say the replacement scales are stunning on your gold dollor. I agree 8or 10 k to coti is best , but its possible to one stone bevel set and hone on a coti . Your way is better medium to fine grit then coti . Harsh menthol 😂.
I always enjoy your opinion on soaps and I agree with you that badger brushes smell like dead dog 🤣 Thank you, had to replace the scales on my first razor because it has sentimental value. The razor in this video was honed only on a coticule, I used to hone up to 8k or 10k and then coti but now under Erics guidance i've been one stone honing and getting really good results for the most part hehe. I remember you were the first person that pushed me into using a coticule Martin, I am always grateful for that my friend!
The greatest teacher, failure is. Master you have become, young Jedi.
@@BigEShaves It also helps having really good friends that guide you when you make those mistakes. Thank you for being one of those friends Master Cajun Man
Hey Sean, thanks for putting out some great content!! I’ve learned a ton of info from watching…👍🏼 thanks bro!
Thank you my friend! That's what its all about, helping each other get better and having fun in the process! Cheers
I would recommend bevel set on a 1K, this is the most important stone if you have do a bevel set. With a poor bevel set - everything else is pretty useless. Most of us don’t need to set a bevel - it’s really a one time process with a properly maintained razor. After that - doing a one stone hone on the coticle will likely yield good results. I prefer the Jnat edge myself - as I see you’ve done a few videos with Jnats. Great work - I enjoy the videos!
@@adamalbina Thank you my friend! I’m 100% with you, the bevel is everything! I also think that the bevel is a one time thing and after that it’s a lot easier to maintain a keen edge. I hope you have a good weekend!
When you were flinching and saying that it was refreshing, all I could think was, "it burns, it freezes, it bights us." lol
Great info on the coticules. All the options.
Thanks for sharing and have a great week end.
@@nonamebear1136 it’s such an interesting soap Robert! It felt very refreshing but I could barely open my eyes during the shave haha it might be a dangerous one hehe
i can imagine that iceberg soap being super refreshing and perfect for hot summer days!
@@757History Oh yes! You just gave me some ideas, here in Puerto Rico it’s HOOOOT! 🔥
Great shave Sean, Stirling does have great soaps, you make it look so easy shave with a straight razor have a great weekend
@@jaguar-Films Thank you my friend! All the guys in the community have inspired me to become better one way or another. Have a great weekend!
Nice job Man
@@barbusthecompany9265 Thank you my friend! A wonderful edge on that 1! Coticule edges are my favorite lately
Great job Sean. I've always followed my coticule with an Arkansas or ILR finisher. Maybe I should try experimenting with a coticule as my finisher. I know I don't enjoy a 12K syn finish as much as a natural. It's early days for me and maybe I'm trying too many different things, but I'm enjoying the jouney. Keep the great shave vids coming!
@@michaelkuper8268 Thank you Michael! It’s funny you say that because just today after this video I honed a razor on coticule and went to my surgical black. I don’t have an ILR yet but I’m like you, if I only had a 12k I would shave with it but my preference is in natural stones. Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
My dude! Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed that! (I'm nowhere near your level tho lol) 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@josuetirado4499 Thank you Josue for those kind words! Practice makes perfect, believe me my friend that when I started shaving with a straight it was a bloody mess hehe have a great weekend
Hi Sean. The only 'menthol' soap I tried was proraso green. Great info on cotis. Thanks for sharing the info. Have a nice weekend
@@borbelyhaz321 thank you my friend! I’m going to be more careful when buying menthol soaps but I’ve heard good things about Proraso green, I don’t think that one is as strong as this one haha I hope you have a great weekend my friend, it’s Friday and the body knows it
@@seanstapelfeld Watched the video again. Wanted to ask. Where did you get this coti you show here?
@@borbelyhaz321 This one I bought from Devan Jackson! I think it’s from Ardennes coticule it’s either select or standard I can’t read very well what it says
Nice shave Sean! That edge seems really nice. I need to spend more time using my Coti. I haven’t attempted a bevel set with it. I’d like to work on a one stone hone.
@@subtleartsoapco I do a one stone hone when I want to unwind and take my time to relax. Otherwise, I think a synthetic progression and finishing on a coticule can for sure make that edge milder. Awesome video btw! I’m really interested in trying your soap the lather always looks amazing. I like fruity and citrus smells, any recommendations? Cheers
Hi Sean, looks like a really nice coticule edge.. Well done.
By the way, my favourite coticule, is a natural combo, blue and coticule and its even smaller than yours.
The soup.. Humm, highly mentholated soaps are not for me..
Smoth shave ! Take care.
@@pedrotrust Thank you so much Pedro! The fact you’re commenting on another of my videos feels awesome. To me you’re like a rockstar with a straight razor my friend! 🤘🏻It’s funny how with natural stones you never know what you’re going to get, sometimes the small stones are the better ones hehe cheers
Hi Sean, looks good. I'm trying out my soap, too, but I think yours were a bit more intense. Long lasting, though. Need to practise more on the coticule..
Regards J
@@dnamol This soap was definitely intense with the menthol, almost made me cry haha take your time on the coticule and enjoy the ride. Have a great weekend my friend!
Finding your own groove is awesome. Nice shaving.
@@billm.2677 Thank you Bill! I take a lot of inspiration from all the guys in the community as well. Trying all the different methods. When will we get a new video Bill? Cheers my friend
What coticule stone do you recommend?
Hey Matthew! Since coticules are naturals each individual stone can be different... All the new coticules come from ardennes since they have the rights to the mines. I have a 5x3 select coticule and I love it! I've heard good things about la veinette and i'm probably going to get one of those as well... I get mine from grifiths shaving goods! If you want to chat some more my email is in my channel bio... cant wait to see your next video my friend!
@@seanstapelfeld you will probably like the idea I have for Wednesdays video. Should be kind of fun. I’ll shoot you a email.
@lawrence1md Cant wait hehe can I get a little spoiler! Just a little one hehe
@@seanstapelfeld I will have a video up tomorrow but Wednesday video will be about olive oil. Will it shave Wednesday
@@lawrence1md I like it!
You know my opinion on soaps and brushes isn't exactly illuminating 😅. May I say the replacement scales are stunning on your gold dollor. I agree 8or 10 k to coti is best , but its possible to one stone bevel set and hone on a coti . Your way is better medium to fine grit then coti . Harsh menthol 😂.
I always enjoy your opinion on soaps and I agree with you that badger brushes smell like dead dog 🤣 Thank you, had to replace the scales on my first razor because it has sentimental value. The razor in this video was honed only on a coticule, I used to hone up to 8k or 10k and then coti but now under Erics guidance i've been one stone honing and getting really good results for the most part hehe. I remember you were the first person that pushed me into using a coticule Martin, I am always grateful for that my friend!
@@seanstapelfeld so rewarding to have you say so , sometimes it's like crying in the wilderness, all these poor souls in safety razor groups 😉.
@@Martins-Shaves123 🤣😆
I think I’ve got one or two menthol soaps. I’m going to have to get more. Excellent work one the Coticule. Always a treat to watch you.
@@longhaultanker Thank you Leon! That menthol soap was no joke, I almost had tears down my eyes hehe
Stirling is STRONG with their menthol lmao. Too much for me.
@@PowerInOne22 I was about to cry during the shave 😂
Menthol soaps 😂
Maaaaan they are dangerous! I couldn’t open my eyes during the shave haha but nice and chiiilyyy 🥶