Thread: Escher label help

I got this hone today from a flea market in Columbia, MO.





Anyhow, since I plan on using this to hone razors, I am thinking of lacquering or otherwise protecting the label somehow to keep it in it's current visual condition.

The last thing I want to do is smear the ink though, and I'm not really concerned with resale value...

There are a few other threads where some have suggested nail polish, tape, traditional lacquer etc.

I think the tape sounds good, but the label extends from edge to edge, so I think keeping that watertight wouldn't be possible.

Covering a 7"x1.5" surface with nail polish, and making it look good sounds like a fools errand, and I don't think it would be durable enough for an everyday use.

I guess that Japanese lacquer stuff would work, but I have no experience with it. Is it durable enough?

What do you guys think?

I'd go with whatever randy does.

ASK or beg for your half for nail polisher.will do the job.couple layers.

great one

Preserve it.

I've got a dark blue like yours and the large label is hanging in there as is. The end labels are what I hit with nail polish. I have found that the big labels may get worn but usually stay on the rock. OTOH I had the big label on my light green peel off (when wet) and I put it in the box so it can be reapplied if I ever want to.

I have a suggestion. If you have some other hone to play with, such as a Chinese hone, make a few labels, glue them in place, and seal them with whatever you are considering for the Escher. Then put that hone through its paces and see what happens with the labels. I would guess that the nail polish will be your best bet but this way you can experiment on your own.

Congrats on your find. I moved to Florida around 91, Apparantly, No one ever shaved here back in the day...
I'll have to talk to Jimmy....

Rich, there is a guy in Ormand Beach that is ate up with them but he isn't turning any loose. The good news is that he isn't chasing them anymore either.

Here is a photo of some stuff I bought at the art supply that I sprayed on my Droescher label. Seems to have worked well.

I would not use too much water while honing, that preserves it best in its most original state. When you hone put the stone a a layer of absorbent (kitchen) paper and you'll be fine. Dab the label dry after use.


That's what I do with my Escher.

I called it "let it die with dignity" but it will be a very slooooow death though.

I put clear nail polish on one of my Tam O' Shanters and also on a "Perfect" brand barber hone. It would stand up to daily use no problem and it renders the label waterproof. It doesn't smear the ink and it doesn't alter the color. It also levels out FAIRLY well when applied. I emphasized "fairly" since if I was to do it over again I would use a paint brush the width of the stone rather than the little brush that comes with the bottle. Using the little bottle brush makes for noticeable brush strokes.

Nice stone. I've had two just like it and sold one of the two to another member here. I have not sealed the paper label of the one I still own.

Chris L