Thread: For Barber Hone fans

Couple days ago I got in the mail a very well preserved blue Shumate barber hone [smaller in size than average ] that is proving to be quite the toucher-upper stone. 6 to 8 strokes on this smallish stone has yielded a great shave from two Genco Wedges which are actually 1/4 hollows but the model name is "Wedge". Then 15 to 20 strokes on a Gokumyo 20K.

The blades on the two razors are very stiff and are easy to hone, at least for me. Shaves were remarkable........

I wonder if it is similar in composition to the blue "Lakeside" BH?

Originally Posted by MattCB

I wonder if it is similar in composition to the blue "Lakeside" BH?

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Whatever it is made of, it definitely does the job. I lapped the back side because there were no chips or dings.
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Have you tried out the Keen Kutter yet?

I would think the gokumyo 20 would be the toucher upper ?

Originally Posted by nodakjohns

I would think the gokumyo 20 would be the toucher upper ?

That is what I was wondering, how can you tell that the barbers hones shave so well when you put the 20K into the equation?

My vintage barber hone got some use today on my twin Heljestrands...what a NICE touchup! Here is the literature describing the hone...I lathered it up with a bit of warm lather from an Omega Pro 49 boar and Tabac......... 4 strokes and I was smooth as I like it...

I am thinking that the barber hone is the toucher upper and the 20k is the polisher. Actually it doesn't matter what we think, it matters how it works. Just trying to put it into an acceptable perspective...........

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Have you tried out the Keen Kutter yet?

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As soon as I get it lapped and treated, I will give the Keene Kutter a whirl............

I've got one of those blue Shumate hones, and it's really sweet. Definitely improves the edge over the Swaty I have. It's my favorite.