Thread: The definitive Barber's Hone grit answer..

Hereis a pic of my BHs.

My intention was never to instruct anyone to take 1500 laps on their hone.
I started taking ten then observing. Seeing no change went to 20, then 50 then 100.

I received a Carborundum 118s in pristine condition, and I can tell just by feel this thing is rough. I would bet it is in the 2k zone.

As a note, I shaved with the blade yesterday and it is fantastic.

I've used my King Kutter K20 with good results when doing a refresh.
Directions are pretty clear, 4 to 5 strokes.
"Water, soap-suds or oil can be used...but clear water is best."

Not bad for $20 off Craigslist
Great Thread for us newbies...I'm just not ready to start full bore honing....




Either I'm came in on the end of a VERY active thread OR I just killed it.

Hahaha...this is an interesting thread.

So, what's a Swattty 4-line, heard of the 2 and 3, but have also heard of a 4 line?

For me this experiment was eye opening. So much so that I recommend a careful observation of the results of any barber hone.

As a result of this thread I put my 3 traveling SRs to the barbers hone as per instructions, plus a few laps on the CrOx webbing, then about 80-100 laps on the strop (Yes, I travel with all that gear).
Popping hair everywhere and it encouraged me to go for a nice 3 pass shave this morning.
Aside from a potentially hazardous scything motion (quickly attended to by the alum block) I've got a superb shave!
I've learned enough to not shout out BBS, but I'll say it is easily one of my finest results.
I'm ready to brief that 1-Star this morning...all thanks to a $20 barbers hone and the things I've learned here at the Straight Razor Place (see the way my bragging is also somewhat blamed on you via a compliment?).
Thanks Gentlemen.

[QUOTE=shooter74743;1255539]For about the most definitive database on barber hones, go here: Barber Hone Reviews

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Mike has done extensive barber hone testing, certainly more than just about anyone. The link in this quote is jammed full of info on the subject of barber hones and well worth the read.............

Imo Modine is now the most knowledged person on barber hones now.

Thanks for sharing the link, Jerry.

At least I came to the same conclusion that the swaty improved the edge over an 8k.