Honing does it matter whether using water or oil hones?
I'm new to the straight razor world and have a very basic question.
When honing, Does it matter whether you use an oil based system v. a water based system or is it purely a matter of preference?
I am looking to embrace straight razor shaving but am on a budget. I will gladly pay up for a straight razor (I've already come to the decision that I will pay for one from SRD) but eventually I want to learn how to hone. I ahve been researching stones and have found some great deals on oil based stones v. water based stones. a dollar saved is truely a dollar earned. I would appreciate any feedback before I begin investing in a honing system. Thanks in advance for any feedback.