Thread: Honing starter kit - Norton 4k/8k alternatives.

I haven't used the Naniwa stones, so I can't speak personally, but doing a search on here brings up a lot of info.

Here's one thread:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...wa-stones.html

Originally Posted by Cove5440

I haven't used the Naniwa stones, so I can't speak personally, but doing a search on here brings up a lot of info.

Here's one thread:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...wa-stones.html

Thanks! After much reading i am leaning toward the Norton, it seems to be noob-friendly

I was in the similar situation, I was on a tight budget and don't wanted to spend a lot on shipping costs. And I have found a solution for me - I bought Noerton Hone Set from Whipped Dog and I spend only 75 $ (including shipping to Ukraine).
The set include:
1. Norton flattening stone
2. Norton Two-sided Hone 220/1000
3. Norton Two-sided Hone 4000/8000
Off course they are smaller, but I have already used 4000/8000 on my 2 razors and make perfect edge! Also, now, when I have 200/1000 stone I found my uncle old razor and start to restore it.
Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment

Hope it will help you!

Originally Posted by Bonbon

I was in the similar situation, I was on a tight budget and don't wanted to spend a lot on shipping costs. And I have found a solution for me - I bought Noerton Hone Set from Whipped Dog and I spend only 75 $ (including shipping to Ukraine).
The set include:
1. Norton flattening stone
2. Norton Two-sided Hone 220/1000
3. Norton Two-sided Hone 4000/8000
Off course they are smaller, but I have already used 4000/8000 on my 2 razors and make perfect edge! Also, now, when I have 200/1000 stone I found my uncle old razor and start to restore it.
Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment

Hope it will help you!

WOW, that seems like a great deal, hovever i'm not so sure about the size 1.5" seems really narrow...

yes i have narrow and short coticules and barber's hones , that said i do not like cut down nortons and for serious edge repair you will probably not like it either.

Yes, they are narrow, but I'm very quickly get used (especially as I have no other experience). And instead of 20 laps on one side in pyramid I make 40-50. I think it's great starting kit.