Thread: Y/G Escher is as fine as...

Originally Posted by Kingfish

Several old literature sources recommended German water stones for student barbers and for seasoned ones as well who had the tendancy to overhone.

So many great hones available today, but as Jimmy said the Escher is definitely a "razor hone"!

Here are a couple of pages from Moler's Barber Manual circa 1929, recommending the "German water hone" for inexperienced honers because it "won't overhone." ;