Thread: Barbers hones

I've finally decided to pick up a barbers hone, after reading the wiki and realizing I didn't need a full set of hones. Although I am interested in restoration I understand how important learning to hone correctly is. So I'd like to pick up a barbers hone, but as I look around I haven't found much on determining the grit of a barbers hone, as well as good brands, and how do u determine the speed of the hone? As I said I have been reading old threads and wikis and haven't been able to answer some questions. Any help is appreciated, also any recommendations on where to buy.

Originally Posted by joshb1000

I've finally decided to pick up a barbers hone, after reading the wiki and realizing I didn't need a full set of hones. Although I am interested in restoration I understand how important learning to hone correctly is. So I'd like to pick up a barbers hone, but as I look around I haven't found much on determining the grit of a barbers hone, as well as good brands, and how do u determine the speed of the hone? As I said I have been reading old threads and wikis and haven't been able to answer some questions. Any help is appreciated, also any recommendations on where to buy.

check this link out may help.gl

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...teristics.html

Thanks for the great thread. I guess all that looking and I missed the motherload! I've seen the opinions of so many people around here and their all so great. Any tips to look out for, like things to avoid, or things to make it worth the money, and any tips on places to buy??

Originally Posted by joshb1000

Thanks for the great thread. I guess all that looking and I missed the motherload! I've seen the opinions of so many people around here and their all so great. Any tips to look out for, like things to avoid, or things to make it worth the money, and any tips on places to buy??

classified or ebay.
Make sure it is not bad condition.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

classified or ebay.
Make sure it is not bad condition.

Easy enough, thanks for the heads up. Now do all barber hones require oil? I've seen some that mention lather, but never any with water, does the liquid make a difference or does it just go by hone material?

Originally Posted by joshb1000

Easy enough, thanks for the heads up. Now do all barber hones require oil? I've seen some that mention lather, but never any with water, does the liquid make a difference or does it just go by hone material?

usually dry ,water or lather.
it is a barber hone oil will be too messy.gl

Thanks again, last question. As a newb do i want a fast slick stone or a slow hard stone?

Originally Posted by joshb1000

Thanks again, last question. As a newb do i want a fast slick stone or a slow hard stone?

ok you got me with this one. are you trying to ask by fast and slow ? cutting speed?

Umm if you still talk about barber hones i think they usually act fast and hard and slick

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

ok you got me with this one. are you trying to ask by fast and slow ? cutting speed?

Sorry for the confusion, but yes i mean the cutting speed.I know so many people comment about how fast or slow a stone cuts. What is the preferred/ what is best for a newb? And do all stones require a slurry stone to get them prepped?