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I also bought an antique hone thru e bay. It works great but I am cofused regarding the directions on the box and was hoping someone could explain it to me. The information on the box states that the dark side cuts fast and the white side is used for a delicate finish. My problem is that one side is dark or slate color while the other side is almost maroon. I am sure the box is original. Any suggestions?Attachment 174419
I think its just the wrong stone in the wrong packaging....
Is there an embossed makers stamp on it?
If there is it would be easier to come up with some specific information instead of generic information.
My opinion looks like the wrong box.
Sometimes I buy old stones that are very clearly the
wrong box or holder.
I got a Nice Coticule one that came in a corumbun razor hone box.
I really cannot say for sure whether that was the original box even though the size is exact.
I have a few of those unmarked hones in varied sizes. The best they have done for me is coarse side 600 at best and fine side 2-3K at best.
That may or may not be a good hone but use a steak knife to test it before bringing a razor near it.
YMMV
~Richard
Rezdog there isn't any embossed info just the maker "Regal"
along with a large W on the box.
Thanks Geezer. I am just curious about it. I do use it for touch ups and it does a good job. But I do have Japanese water stones for serious honing
It is obviously the wrong box - unless the makers were colour blind and did not have a clue what colour their hone was!
As for the hone in the wrong box, you can only try it and compare the edges against known hones to ascertain where each side belongs in your honing regimen.
If the unknown hone has no markings on it, then sadly you will never know for sure its provenance.
Regards,
Neil
It kind of looks like a skute hone. Is it soft and waxy feeling? And what are the dimensions?
Shaun's right. Sebastian too, most likely. The only thing I could offer is that it is a Barber's Hone. Was "Regal" on the box or hone? Just wondering...
There are a couple threads with "Regal" in them:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...one-knows.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...e-refresh.html
Then, of course, there is MODINE's test:
http://www.razorandstone.com/showthr...azor-hone-test
I haven't looked at them, but that should get you something, I hope.
I have a WINNER razor hone
I just googled it
This is NOT mine but interestingly enough "regal"
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The shown stone is too coarse in my opinion, the Regal/Winner is a finer one....the visible parts of the mixture are too big to be a fine stone in my opinion....thats my Winner the backing is white and Winner is stamped inside
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/...96e82b_c_d.jpg
I like Geezers reply there is no other way then to try out....
It is 2" X 5 1/2" As for the original thickness was probably about 5/8 ". It does seem to have a slightly waxy feel
The look and size and waxiness is right for a Skute barber hone, made by AM Hone Company. Original thickness would have been 9/16"
They are made from emery, wax, and a pigment to dye them. The coarse side is 1F emery and the fine side is 4F emery if I remember correctly.
You can use them dry, with cold water, or cold lather. Hot liquid will melt the wax.
When they get too smooth, you wipe them down with a little bit of turpentine - which is also a good test to see if it is a skute.
Being emery, they are fast cutters so 4 or 5 strokes on each side should refresh the blade up to about the 20k-30k level.
Google should be able fill in the details of them that I can't remember at the moment.
criswilson10 thank you for the excellent information. As a matter of fact SRP is loaded with knowledgeable gentlemen. Makes me proud to be a member.
The Skute barber hone test from which you quote w/ a bunch of info and pics:Quote:
Originally Posted by criswilson10
SKUTE Barber hone test
Doesn't look like the one you have in your pic, though, Tony A, so I remain skeptical that it is a Skute.
