Soliciting some good advice!
Hello. I think I have some gaps in my fundamental straight-shaving education: specifically, the honing/stropping deal.
I have a Frictionite #3: 2 sided (use this side first/use this side to finish) and I have an Aloxite #79.
1. Do I need any other stones to keep my razor in shaving shape?
I used the Aloxite (doesn't need water!) and got a reasonable shave, but the razor began to tug at the end.
2. Would stropping help/do I definitely need a strop?
I understand that the Aloxite is a "barber's stone," but I am not entirely sure what that means.
3. What distinguishes a Barber's hone from another hone?
I don't particularly want to mess around with pastes.
4. Do I ever need to use them?
I am not sure if this post is in the right place, but I figured the newbie board would be a good place to start. Thanks, all. I appreciate any input.