Translucent Hard Arkansas
I've only been shaving for about 2 1/2 months so I haven't bought a hone yet. Visiting my Dad's place over the last week and discussing straight razors, he asked about sharpening. I said straights need to be honed once in awhile, and they need to finish with 8000 or higher grit. He collects stones, and had a hone he called Translucent Hard Arkansas and said it was a good hone.
Does anyone know about this material? It does feel very smooth, almost like glass. Can I hone with something like this?