Thread: Are Swaty's the "Eschers" of Barber Hones?

Originally Posted by Milkylee

Do you know the best way to clean them? I think I read some where here that someone suggested comet and a scotch brite pad. I could be wrong though. Thanks

I would start with a nylon bristle brush and comet. If it had more grunge after that a scotch brite pad would be good. Some guys lap them and some don't. I always try them without lapping first. If I think they need it I will lap them but they are a bear to lap so if I can get by without it I don't lap. I'm 99% sure the old barbers never did.