Originally Posted by
jendeindustries
There is something to be said for modern hone technology - Take Shapton for example (what else?:)) When I first moved up to Shaptons, I was still very green, but those stones made what little good that I did do, better. In other words, the stones instantly made me a better sharpener. (I can see a good ribbing coming from that remark!:mace:) Having a small amount of success really helps propel the sharpening bug forward.
But there is also no substitute for experience, and I loved the thrill of my old barber Tony (the one with the wondering eye and the heavy breathing who took a few minutes to get into position) giving a real man's shave. I dare say, though, that with modern hone technology and my sharpening skills, my shaves are better now than I remember back in NJ. Yes, Tony's shaving skillsmay always be better than mine, but there is something to be said for progress in the honing area - after all, Tony was a real barber, not a honemiester.