Barber hones and their chacteristics

Over the next several months a series of vintage Barber hones and their characteristics will be tested, posted and discussed. The test method utilizes the 8000 grit edge as a base for a "shave ready edge". Tests are conducted on visual observation at 100X magnification of the edge before and after application to the hone surface.

The attached pictures are samples of SRP member "randydance" Randy Tuttle American Hone Co collection which was used for testing references. AMHC Barber hone formulations and ratios were also made available to help understand performance characteristics of specific hones. I would like to recognize and thank Randy for his on going contribution to the membership.

Many of these vintage type hones can be found on the open market and can be used to maintain your edge. These tests are a courtesy provided to members of the wet shaving community to help aid in understanding the performance of certain types of vintage barber hones. No specific grit ratings will be applied to these tests. Happy hunting.
Mike

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Very cool, Mike! My barber hones wait with anticipation!

I look forward to learning more as i haven't had much luck with them so far.

Subscribed. Looks like this may take a year.

Following as well. Will be on the hunt for one in the near future to get honing. So this info will be invaluable... thank you sir.

Same project you did for razorandstone? I loved those reviews you posted there.
BTW what happened to that forum?

Mike, thanks a lot for this! i've been dueling n R&S site because of this part specifically. i mean i'm sad that site is not available because of all the information, but i must admit, your section for barber stones was like my bible when looking and hunting for barber hones!! really appreciate you will take the time to do this...

@mods.. if there any chance we can enable a sub section called "barber hones reviews"or somwething like that for Mike to publish his results?

thanks!

gab

I think we need a subforum for barber hone reviews by Modine.

And we are already in your debt...

Thank God someone is finally doing this.

Much appreciated. Thank you!

Great Mike! I just made it back