Thread: Where to start honing?

Assuming that you have one or more razors which are already in good shape, and also assuming that you're looking for
the simplest and cheapest "starter" gear, you can get into honing by stages, as your experience increases and your
budget allows:

Stage 1....A barber hone
Stage 2....A Norton 4/8K combo stone and a DMT 325 plate to keep it flat and clean
Stage 3....A finishing stone (a Naniwa 12K is a good one)
Stage 4....A bevel-setter (like a 1K Norton or Naniwa)

You'd be wise to consult someone with lots of honing experience (a so-called "honemeister") at each stage. Videos
are good, this forum is great, but person-to-person, one-on-one is best of all.

Good luck!