What is a BBB hone?
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What is a BBB hone?
I have had a habit over the past three years, of dunking my Naniwa's in a tub of water for no more than 5 minutes. They just feel better, are more consistent over the whole stone, no dry spots. I've never had one break up or any problems. I do not leave them in water, only a brief dunk for a few minutes before use. Can't give a scientific reason, other than to say, I find the end result is a smoother travel back and forth on the stone. (They dry slowly after use).
OP,
the cheapest: lapping film and a granite tile (under 30$ shipped, give or take a few for the granite—I got mine for free, but I like me some rocks)
the most recommended, and for good reason: Norton 4/8. This bad boy is the mac daddy of hones.
Other recommendations:
Arkansas Hones. A real PITA to lap, but not too too expensive, they will last a long time and will produce an amazing edge from what I hear (a big YMMV on that)
Coticules (Either the most overrated or underrated hone of all time, and I currently can't decide, but the price for a bout ain't crazy, and you will at the very least learn to shave with one)
JNATS ($$$$ and you should buy from reputable dealers, but the edges are to die for)
Thuris
Charnleys
Gillette ProGlides *yes I'm joking*