Thanks to Wolfpack and a little show and tell

As some may know I've always liked the honing side of this hobby, whether I'm good at it or not :) This site is full of helpful folks, like Euclid440 (Marty) who showed me the basics a while ago, to wolfpack34 (Mike) which has guided me on countless conversations concerning stones and honing. It was such a breakthrough to get consistency in honing and since then I have enjoyed naturals immensely, through good and bad - and a new found draw to barber hones. I like everything from the history of the hones to their individual characteristics and unlocking their codes.
Anyway, big thanks to everyone and especially Mike for his countless pointers and "secrets". I have a bunch of "wants" on the list and lately I've been able to snag some good deals. Here's a snapshot of my rock garden...

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Top L to R: La Petite Blanch natural combo coticule, another fat natural coticule (fast cutter, pre finisher), Oozuku, Jyunsyou, Nakayama, naguras
Bottom L to R: Zulu grey, NOS Swaty three line, Frictionite 00, another Frictionite 00, Panama, Carborundum 103, Escher, Thuringian

Thanks for looking!

A great collection,,, Thank You for sharing it,,,,:tu

Great Scott! You have some lookers there. Congrats on snagging some good deals.

You are feeding the itch :). Nice stones. Which one is your favorite?

Think you'll ever try the synthetics?

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Originally Posted by earcutter

You are feeding the itch :). Nice stones. Which one is your favorite?

Think you'll ever try the synthetics?

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Forgot to mention I have 1, 5, 8 and 12 Naniwas. Those are my go to stones for consistency - just couldn't fit them in the pics!

Hmm, favorite, that's a tough one! Even though the latest to give a fantastic edge is the Escher, if I could only have one I'd prob pick that first coticule or a Frictionite, since it seems they are jack of all trades. Honestly that frictionite is a little wonder.

Looking good my friend... :tu ... and thank you for the Kudos. Our many discussions and honing sessions have been lots of fun. A real pleasure!

I'd say that picture qualifies you to include the acronym H.A.D. after your name! :rofl2: ...

Mike

Fine collection of naturals and the barbers hones are top notch, well done!

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Fine collection of naturals and the barbers hones are top notch, well done!

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Definitely more capable than my skill level- but I've got time to learn :)

I will gladly drop by with over a 100 or so razors so you can practice :<0)

Great collection of stones !

What? No 4/8 Norton? :rofl2: Nice pile! :tu