I have bought 3 Shapton Glass 500s and 2 2ks. The only synthetics I have bought multiples of on purpose. I did somehow end up with 2 Shapton Pro 12ks and I won't tell you how many crystolons and India's. You can't go wrong with the Cerax or Chosera stones either. I just prefer the splash and go no nonsense of the glass series. And I actually really like the Naniwa Super Stone 2k as well. But I am one of the few that will mention that out loud. The super stones tend to glaze after every three strokes. The key to keeping them clean and cutting is a green scotchbrite nagura. Then they work great. And are remarkably slow to dish despite being very easy to gouge.
I love this post. Stringer has successfully narrowed the field of, what is your favorite stone, down to a pool of *only* about 100. You make me proud.
This is like asking someone, what is the most amazing thing you received for free, only to find out they are in fact a kleptomaniac.
I love you all. You make me feel at home.