Quote Originally Posted by PanStan View Post
A few questions. BHChieftan mentions a swaty stone; are these quality and relatively easy to learn to use?

2. I covered my blade in olive oil so it doesnt rust. Is this an ok oil to use on it? Does anything else work better. Also do you reccommend insuring your razor when you send it?
Howdy,
The barber's hone (swaty is one brand) isn't in production anymore-- you'd need to find these on ebay. I have personally never used one (I use a coticule), but concensus on the site is these are good for a touch up.

Here's a good link on hones from the wiki:

What hone(s) do I need? - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I use mineral oil on the blade.

-Chief