Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
Like Tree41Likes

Thread: Barber hones and their chacteristics

  1. 10-27-2017, 12:59 PM #1
    MODINE
    MODINE is offline
    Modine MODINE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Lee's Summit, Missouri- (KC)
    Posts
    1,442
    Thanked: 731

    Default 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









    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  2. The Following 28 Users Say Thank You to MODINE For This Useful Post:

    32t (10-30-2017), athiker (10-27-2017), boz (10-27-2017), buanadha (10-28-2017), BWH1980 (10-27-2017), Demetrius (10-29-2017), Dieseld (10-28-2017), dinnermint (10-27-2017), gabrielcr78 (10-27-2017), Geezer (10-27-2017), joamo (10-28-2017), joelkerr (02-23-2019), Kees (10-27-2017), Leatherstockiings (10-27-2017), Maladroit (10-28-2017), markbignosekelly (10-27-2017), Marshal (10-27-2017), Martin103 (10-27-2017), MJC (10-27-2017), oldsCool (11-26-2017), Phrank (10-27-2017), RezDog (10-27-2017), sharptonn (10-27-2017), Slawman (11-10-2017), sudoaptget (10-28-2017), Thaeris (10-27-2017), tintin (10-27-2017), Voidmonster (10-27-2017)
  3. 10-27-2017, 02:37 PM #2
    sharptonn
    sharptonn is offline
    Razor Vulture sharptonn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Lone Star State
    Posts
    26,100
    Thanked: 8612

    Default

    Very cool, Mike! My barber hones wait with anticipation!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-27-2017, 02:48 PM #3
    tintin
    tintin is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth tintin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    archbold ohio
    Posts
    2,375
    Thanked: 546

    Default

    I look forward to learning more as i haven't had much luck with them so far.
    MODINE, Geezer and gabrielcr78 like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 10-27-2017, 04:01 PM #4
    MrHouston
    MrHouston is offline
    Senior Member MrHouston's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    275
    Thanked: 70

    Default

    Subscribed. Looks like this may take a year.
    MODINE and Geezer like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 10-27-2017, 04:38 PM #5
    Wightman
    Wightman is offline
    Senior Member Wightman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Location
    14wade st. Chatham. Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    269
    Thanked: 22

    Default

    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.
    MODINE and gabrielcr78 like this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 10-27-2017, 05:47 PM #6
    Kees
    Kees is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth Kees's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    The Netherlands
    Posts
    5,474
    Thanked: 656

    Default

    Same project you did for razorandstone? I loved those reviews you posted there.
    BTW what happened to that forum?
    MODINE, Geezer and gabrielcr78 like this.
    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 10-27-2017, 06:19 PM #7
    gabrielcr78
    gabrielcr78 is offline
    Senior Member gabrielcr78's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Posts
    983
    Thanked: 134

    Default

    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
    MODINE, Geezer and Marshal like this.
    honing my mind...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 10-27-2017, 09:14 PM #8
    Kees
    Kees is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth Kees's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    The Netherlands
    Posts
    5,474
    Thanked: 656

    Default

    I think we need a subforum for barber hone reviews by Modine.
    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 10-27-2017, 10:30 PM #9
    MJC
    MJC is offline
    Senior Member MJC's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    The Lone Star State
    Posts
    1,710
    Thanked: 382

    Default

    And we are already in your debt...
    Geezer likes this.
    Support Movember!
    Movember https://mobro.co/markcastellana?mc=1
    SRP Team USA https://moteam.co/srp-usa?mc=1
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 10-27-2017, 11:56 PM #10
    nun2sharp
    nun2sharp is offline
    what Dad calls me nun2sharp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Kansas city area USA
    Posts
    9,173
    Thanked: 1677

    Default

    Thank God someone is finally doing this.
    Geezer, sharptonn, MJC and 2 others like this.
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules