Hi!

First off- Newbie. -Haven't even got my razor yet. And yes, I'm getting it honed professionally before my first shave.

A year or so ago I picked up a Honwell stone at an estate sale. It looks to be in good shape. Any tips on cleaning and/or maintenance for it? I have no reference as to what it should look like new.

Do these need to be flattened like wetstones? I flatten my 6000 King waterstone on wet/dry adhered to granite.

What "grit" could it be compared to?

And for what its worth I'll probably be getting another wetstone soon @8000 or above, which is why I ask about comparable "grit".

I am adequately able to sharpen chisels (really freakin' sharp) so I'm hoping to be able to take care of my razor(s) on my own in the future.

Really curious as to where the Honwell will fit in to the routine.


Thanks -Dan