Thread: Newbies are always asking

Newbies are always asking what hones they should buy.
I have read many posts with many suggestions as to the best hone progression to start out with. I recently PMed a newbie honer what I thought was the best hone combination for starters and it went something like this:

Norton 1k
Norton combo 4k, 8k
Naniwa SS 12k W/BASE
A good Thuringian as a finisher.

This combination is easy to learn and can get you some of the best shaves with a minimum $ OUTPUT.

As always, newbies should learn to achieve a good 8k shave before proceeding to any finisher.

For best results, take your time learning. Don't rush it. Enjoy the ride.