Thread: Noob needing some opinions

So I am now where near ready to hone my own blades, but was wondering what grit would be a good all around grit stone to have? Not looking to set a bevel, just a hone for touch up work. I know you guys will give great advice, that's why I love this place?

Naniwa Super Stone 12K

+1 on the Naniwa 12k. You have other options but for the price you cannot beat it.

For the price I love my naniwa 12k, if money isnt a problem, the zulu grays, or shapton glass 16k.

My first stone was a Norton 4/8 combo. I went with this because I had read that back when this forum started it was about the best thing going and you could do anything with it. I have shaved off mine for about 8 months now and just starting to consider spending more bucks on a finish hone. The quarter is still in the air on which one to get. The longer it's in the air the better the chance of me getting a Zulu Grey. What ever you do think 3" wide.

This is worth reading: What hone(s), paste(s), or spray(s) do I need?.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

My first stone was a Norton 4/8 combo. I went with this because I had read that back when this forum started it was about the best thing going and you could do anything with it. I have shaved off mine for about 8 months now and just starting to consider spending more bucks on a finish hone. The quarter is still in the air on which one to get. The longer it's in the air the better the chance of me getting a Zulu Grey. What ever you do think 3" wide.

I would suggest an interim stone between the Norton 8K and the Zulu Grey. Yes, you could jump to it but you would need to spend a LOT of time on the Zulu and possibly get frustrated. The perfect stone in between for you would be the Naniwa 12K.

Hi One2mny;
If you are in SE Kansas check out some of the local antiques in Coffeyville, Iola, Neodesha, Independence etc. You can almost always find some nice barber hones for next to nothing if you are looking to refresh an edge. Leave the coticules and Y/G Eschers alone they are no good. Happy hunting.
Mike

Well, won a Swaty hone on the "Bay". Waiting for it in the mail so I may begin my journey of honing my own blades.

Originally Posted by One2mny

So I am now where near ready to hone my own blades, but was wondering what grit would be a good all around grit stone to have? Not looking to set a bevel, just a hone for touch up work. I know you guys will give great advice, that's why I love this place?

Hey One too many.

I understand that you are looking to touch up your razors, and you have had some good advice already. I was just wondering though, are you currently setting your own bevels, or you just plan on doing touch ups only?

Alx