Just got a new SWATY...soooo now what?
A very generous member named CHRISL gave me a free Swaty pike stone. I was curious if anyone has a SWATY like this one. I dont really know much about Barber Hones and i especially dont know how to use one. I was expecting this stone to have more of a gritty feel to it, but its very very smooth to the touch.
Some people in the thread before told me to use the stone as a last means to touch up a blade if my pasted strop doesnt quite get it there. Is this the case? Im just not sure when to use it or how to use it...i saw some videos on youtube of people actually putting lather on the stone. For those of you barber hone users, could you give me some perspective as to when you feel the need to use them? How many passes, and what type of angles? Thank you very much...hers some pics
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...not/swaty2.jpg
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ynot/swaty.jpg