Thread: Velvet Edge Barber hone test

Originally Posted by JP5

I thought it looked like lather, but it was curious too. As I understand it that was what all the barber hones actually directed for use as a lubricant.

That's how I understood it as well, but never hurts to try it dry. The hone I used for years, liked a progression of lubes, like my Washita. First oil, then water, then dry with light strokes. It was all I could push out of it.

Originally Posted by Geezer

Actually some barber hones were made That had directions to "Use Dry"
~Richard

The same hones that when you put water on them while lapping them flat, go completely to hell