Water or Oil - does it mix or is it like Oil and Vinegar?
I've been posting my progress in the Beginners section of the forum chronicling my progression going from a disposable back to my 40 year old Safety razor and then to my 40 plus year old Straight Razor.
Last night, in preparation for what was my first - in over 40 years - Straight Razor shave this morning, I honed my Straight Razor - unlike you modern guys I own a Norton Bear Compound oil stone that I bought back when I got the razor, that's what I used back then, so that's what I used last night.
I believe the finish side is the same grit of the Norton compound water stone that seems to be so popular nowadays.
I'm thinking of buying a water stone but for now will continue to use the oil one.
Does anyone have any thoughts on why a water stone is better than an oil one?