Thread: Question about a barbershone.

Hallo to all of you.
I have a "Morison´s Special Barber Hone for barbers and private use".
Made in Minneapolis by Morison tool & Hardware co.
On the inside of the box is instructions for use.
It clearly says that the hone should only be used with stoneoil, dry or with water.
And it says in big capital letters:DO NOT USE LATHER.
Now my question. Why is it not suited for use with lather? Can the lather destroy or harm the hone if used.
I find that most of you experts say that using a barbers hone is okay with lather or am I totaly wrong.
Thanks in advance.

What is your question?

Sorry for that.Pressed the send button but is now corrected.
Clumsy fingers.

Barbers commonly used lather when honing. Unless there is something special about this hone the maker might just have a thing about lather.

Got pictures?

I probably would heed the manufacturers warning and avoid lather.

Must be a chemical reaction they want you to avoid with the binder.

I will post some pictures later on.
Today is a bussy day for us ( shoppinig with the mrs and grandchildrens birthdayparty)

Here are the pictures you asked for.
Sorry for the quality(taken with my cell)Attachment 217142Attachment 217143Attachment 217144Attachment 217145

I am guessing that alkaline soap will harm the binder. I really would not use it

Thanks for your answers Gentlemen. I will not use it with lather just plain water