JMP....I have a Swaty "3-Line" barber hone that has served me well for years.

You can use it with water, lather, or honing oil. Apart from an occasional scrubbing
it requires no maintenance. The size is about 2 inches x 6 inches.

Many barber hones are available from some SRP venders, and you can be confident
that you are getting a good one from them. Ebay is another source, but I have less
confidence in the quality there, unless you know the seller.

A few light strokes on the barber hone, as needed, followed by a few laps on a pasted
strop, and you should be good to go for a long time. And yes, it would be wise to get
the razor honed by a pro when the barber hone and the pasted strop are no longer
"getting it."

Good luck.

Paul