Thread: Honing on Barber Hone

I just purchased a Reliance Barber Hone and had a question. If you hone with the barber hone is there any need to strop with the oxide or will going straight to the leather strop make my razor shave ready?

If you strop properly on the Barber's Hone, you can go directly to plain leather to refine the edge. You could use CrOx, but that might complicate the process. Eliminate variables where you can.

Looked to see if there was anything written in the past here on buying and using Barber Hones. Didn't find a right up.

This might be the most confusing thread I have read in awhile...

To the OP, when you say "hone" on a barbers hone I gotta ask one simple question "Is the razor you are honing, shave ready, but just pulling a bit after shaving with it for some time" ????

gssixgun,

Sorry I confused the question.

The razor is shave ready and not pulling any right now; however, I assume with frequent shaving the day will arrive when the razor begins to pull some. In preperaton for this I wanted to be ready and have researched this so I will be as informed as possible with all the proper supplies.

What I meant to ask was:
Do you have to use the web strop and CrOx to obtain the keen edge my razor had when I purchased it or will going from a few light strokes on the barber's hone to the leather strop maintain the edge and be just as effective?

Thanks

There is actually know way for us to answer that

Way to many variables involved, but to find out for yourself try the Barber's Hone, then just your normal stropping on Linen/Leather and see how that feels..

If you want a touch more the go Barber's hone, CrOx, the Linen/Leather and see how that feels..

You have to try both ways to see what yer face likes..

What's the advantage of touching up w/ a barber's hone vs Naniwa 12000, for example? Or is there one?

mumpig, From what I understand back in the day that they were being produced a barber hone was cheap, fast cutting, and consistent. For the grit level most are still a good price but if you have a Naniwa 12k it would be better than almost all of the barber hones made.

The practical advantage is mostly price now. However there is something very good about using a tool that is older than you.

Originally Posted by mumpig

What's the advantage of touching up w/ a barber's hone vs Naniwa 12000, for example? Or is there one?

In my limited (read very limited) view, you are at a disadvantage using a "traditional" barber's hone vs. a Nani 12K for touching up. None of my barber's hones are any were near as fine a grit as a 12K... but I'll keep looking, as I really do like my little barber hones... .

The most attractive characteristic about a Barbers hone is that it is convenient & easy to use. Small enough to keep in a drawer in the vanity and needs no soaking or other prep to use it.
Will it do the job to your satisfaction? The only way to find out is as Gssixgun stated, just try it.