Quote Originally Posted by Chris L View Post
I also find it's interesting that the Swaty instructions talk of basically honing until sharp. All other references to barber hones I've seen stress 4-6 laps to avoid overhoning. So far, 4-6 laps does not work for me with barber hones. Chris L
In the early '80s I got a 3 line Swaty and a Belgian Coticule from a barber in New Jersey. He demonstrated his honing with both. On the Belgian with hot lather from the Lather King machine and dry on the Swaty.

On both he stressed only a few laps and the weight of the blade only. It is no wonder that following his instructions I could never get a razor sharp back then and gave it up shortly thereafter. Sure glad I found this site.