Hi folks, I purchased a few straights and am enjoying the shaves so far. Not as comfortable as my DEs, but its getting better. I am about 40-50 straight shaves in. I am looking for a hone but need some advice. Let me state my goals for this hone to get better information. I sent my razors to be honed by a professional. I am just looking to maintain the edge and prolong sending them back in. I do not mind periodically sending them in to a professional to be checked out and have the bevel reset or the edge straightened. But I am hoping to only send them in once a year, or longer if possible. So I just need something to bring the edge to life more than stropping. I am not looking to offer honing services, restore blades, etc.. (baby steps)

I checked out the SRP Library and a Barber hone is recommended. I have seen a few but don't really know what to look for.

So here are my questions.

Is this goal possible to accomplish with one hone?

What kind of hone will work for this purpose?

What should I look for?

Would you recommend a barber stone or another finishing stone?

Thanks again for any help

Gabe