Originally Posted by
gurana
Been about a year since I've shaved with my straights... at some point the chromium oxide pasted strop just wasn't cutting it any more. I've put off getting a hone long enough, I think.
I was originally going to go with the norton 4000/8000 combo stone. Probably the most highly suggested stone for beginners, and it seems versatile enough for my needs. Straight Razor Designs also carries a naniwa 3000/8000 combo. Any input on that stone? My guess is that, if anything, they're about the same, or close enough, that the naniwa isn't worth the extra bump in price.
I was also considering the Naniwa value pack (5000/8000/12000),
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