Thread: What's one type of stone you have no interest in?

Can't think of any I have no "Interest" in, I have had quite a few I have no "Use" for

I used to be interested in all sorts of hones, and straight razors. Now I've had enough (and have enough) of both. It's a shame, but I'm starting to find razors and hones ... boring & ... just tools.

Originally Posted by decraew

I used to be interested in all sorts of hones, and straight razors. Now I've had enough (and have enough) of both. It's a shame, but I'm starting to find razors and hones ... boring & ... just tools.

The novelty fades. Once you'd tried pretty much everything, It becomes harder to get excited about a new straight razor shaving implement.

Yes it does! And I'm afraid of what I'm going to get exited about next. I hope it's not automatic watches or something ridiculously expensive like that.

I have no interest in natural hones. For now.

I have a naniwa set up and finish on a gok 20. This gets the job done very well with any razor I care to hone. No fuss, no trial and error just predictable results. This is great for me as I work a long week and have a young family. When I have more time on my hands I think it would be nice to have a few naturals to play with.

Originally Posted by decraew

Yes it does! And I'm afraid of what I'm going to get exited about next. I hope it's not automatic watches or something ridiculously expensive like that.

Haha yes like anything you will find straight razors will shave hair, Hones will sharpen razors and yes automatic watches do tell time. The rest is just preference.

I sold my Arkansas hones, don't think I'll ever use one.
BTW I loved their cedar boxes!

There was a time when I bought hones left, right, and centre. Then I met someone who showed me how to use one hone for everything. Ever since, I have got rid of all hones but one. Well, two. I have kept a 1k hone for sentimental reasons, but I was never good at restoring stuff. Every other hone, no thanks. If you know how to use one properly, that is all you will ever need. Unless you hone for money, in which case efficiency (ie synthetics), and a unique selling proposition (ie "honed on a progression of ridiculously priced natural hones from $FOREIGNCOUNTRY) will make commercial sense.

If I found a Norton barber hone at the flea market I'd pick it up but as far as Paying what they fetch I'd rather just use an original Swaty 3-line

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