Thanks to Wolfpack and a little show and tell

**RoyalCake** · 09-05-2014, 02:49 AM

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!

**Hirlau** · 09-05-2014, 03:02 AM

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

**Leatherstockiings** · 09-05-2014, 03:23 AM

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

**earcutter** · 09-05-2014, 03:40 AM

You are feeding the itch

. Nice stones. Which one is your favorite?

Think you'll ever try the synthetics?

**RoyalCake** · 09-05-2014, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by earcutter

You are feeding the itch

. Nice stones. Which one is your favorite?

Think you'll ever try the synthetics?

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.

**Wolfpack34** · 09-05-2014, 04:16 PM

Looking good my friend...

... 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!

...

Mike

**Martin103** · 09-06-2014, 01:22 AM

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

**RoyalCake** · 09-06-2014, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Martin103

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

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

**10Pups** · 09-06-2014, 02:18 AM

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

Great collection of stones !

**sharptonn** · 09-06-2014, 02:47 AM

What? No 4/8 Norton?

Nice pile!

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