Thread: Suffer from HAD? - How many do you have?

I tried it yesterday both on sheffield razor and on solingen razor, worked amazingly on both .

Originally Posted by Rotavator

I tried it yesterday both on sheffield razor and on solingen razor, worked amazingly on both .

Honing oil or water?

Only water.

Originally Posted by Rotavator

Only water.

That's cool!!!

I hope so. Let us know how yours one works.

Originally Posted by engine46

Honing oil or water?

One thing you can try is Smith's Honing Oil. It is water soluble so is easily removed from the hone. I don't like it full strength on my Charnley. Instead, I put about equal amounts of both water and Smith's oil on the hone. The two will mix together right on the hone and during use I occasionally add a bit more water but don't need to add oil. If I don't clean off the hone, then the next time I use it I only add water as the oil residue will still be on the hone.

Originally Posted by Rotavator

I hope so. Let us know how yours one works.

Will do!!!!! Thanks............

So here is a question... I started straight razor shaving about a year ago and am looking to purchase my first hone(s). I was going to purchase the seemingly default Norton 4k/8k but thought since many of you have revolving collections I would see if anyone is looking to part with a stone or set of stones to get me started?

I was planning to spend up to $100. For now I just need to refresh my current razor that Lynn previously sharpened but hope to acquire more razors in the future. Thank you all for the consideration and have a Merry Christmas!

There's nothing better than free HAD. My grandfather gave me this hone and said it was a barber hone that was either my great grandfather's, or my great great. I will have to find out which it is, but that's another matter. It obvious that it has seen many bad days but I'm hopping to get it back up to snuff if anything to honor my family and put it to good use.

Originally Posted by isucyclone

So here is a question... I started straight razor shaving about a year ago and am looking to purchase my first hone(s). I was going to purchase the seemingly default Norton 4k/8k but thought since many of you have revolving collections I would see if anyone is looking to part with a stone or set of stones to get me started?I was planning to spend up to $100. For now I just need to refresh my current razor that Lynn previously sharpened but hope to acquire more razors in the future. Thank you all for the consideration and have a Merry Christmas!

To get started, the norton 4k/8k is an excellent choice. It is very versital for the money. Many have said that if that is all they had then they would be happy. You can get more hones later for your honing collection. Just be sure you have a way to lap and flatten whatever you get, because they will need it when you get them. If you chose the Norton, you will have to lap about an 1/8" off the 4k side before it starts to become smooth and useable. Hope this helps