Please help with hone decision... tnx
Hello!
Well I guess I need to learn more about hones now....... Naniwa, Norton, Shapton.... I thought I was ready to buy Nortons but I recently read a bad review about quality?...Then I noticed Lynn does not sell them on SRD... I read some nice things about Naniwa from several SRP mentors....and I know very little about Shaptons.
So what is a begining honer to consider? Can I mix stones say shapton 220 and 1000 with Naniwa 5 / 8 / 12? There is a little difference in price ... but over a decade of use... not enough to make that much difference.. and by the way
what is a lap stone for and do I need one? Soneone said a 220 stone will work as a lap stone is that correct?
If I am restoring ebay or antique store razors do I need a 220 to set the bevel or can I use a 1000???
Which ones are best and easiest to use and learn to hone with? Naniwa? Shapton? Norton.. other??
Can I buy stone and sharpen my recently restored razor or do I need a razor or two to practice with???
Right now I'm likeing the looks of the Naniwa and Shapton but I've had Norton in my head since I started Straight Razor Shaving and feel I might be a traitor if I do something different... even Lynns Video talks more about the Norton 4/8 then others
Can anyone help me... has the tide turned toward a different brand now...
Tnx a lot... there is so much to learn... I truly appreciate everyone's help..
Maq