So I work in the wild jungles of PNG for a month on then a month off. A few tours ago I brought in a Böker and a strop with a pasted firehose back. I figured that would keep things going for a good long while.
I honed the razor and shaved with it before I left, everything good to go. First shave was grabby. [emoji20] A buddy had a swatty and I gave it a few passes. It improved but still grabby. His Swatty seems more coarse than mine. I suspect it could use a good cleaning. Why a bloke with a full beard carries these things around is a mystery.
So... I need a jungle touch up stone. Barber's hone size... honestly. I'd love a Welsh slate...maybe a black Arkansas. It needs to be durable or boxed. It needs to be humidity tolerant. 75% humidity is a dry day. I've been looking on the bay... annoying. Is everyone into straights these days or is a Swatty really worth $75?? I'll take a Norton or Nani at that price.
If anyone can suggest a source for a nice Pike or Swatty, please PM. I just remembered an Arkansas site, any on slates? PM me please.
Ty

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