Thread: I think I'm in need of a honing

They are pretty easy. Just put some water or lather on the stone, do about 5-6 strokes, strop, good to go.

Originally Posted by PanStan

A few questions. BHChieftan mentions a swaty stone; are these quality and relatively easy to learn to use?

Olive Oil can turn rancid... I would just pick up some mineral oil from your local store(in the pharmacy). Insurance.. Well that is up to you. If your razor gets lost in USPS land, can you easily afford to replace it?

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?

+1 on the mineral oil chieftain and Slartibart

@PanStan You can usually find a good size bottle of mineral oil (which will take you forever to use up if you only use it for your razors) at just about any drug store or Wal Mart if you don't mind going there. It will usually be labeled as mineral oil or laxative, but the ingredients will just be mineral oil. I use it on my razors and it works great, haven't had any rust or anything so far and I live off the bank of the Mississippi so it does get kinda humid here, most people who aren't from here say it's like breathing through a damp washcloth