Thread: Saw this picture on a post by BeJay

I just came across 4 stones that look like the small stone at the bottom at a antique place.

Two were for $10 both, one $12, and one $22.

I know nothing about them they look maybe small?

Have not did any research or anything on honing yet and forgot the one name I could read on one of them.

I know this is a shot in the dark but maybe some links or thoughts before I pass back that way Monday to get me an idea.

Was thinking picking up the two cheap ones, has a bottom box as well.

You guys have amazed me so far and I appreciate any input....

I think you posted the wrong picture.

Originally Posted by prodigy

I think you posted the wrong picture.

The small stone bottom near str8's looks like what I saw. The picture I borrowed from another thread.

Originally Posted by gflight

The small stone bottom near str8's looks like what I saw. The picture I borrowed from another thread.

I didn't have my cell to take actual pictures of the four. My step father-law passed and we rushed out to her moms.

The hone at the bottom of the photo is a barber hone. They are synthetic hones that are used for touching up razors. Their value is based upon the particular hone and its condition.

So that is a barber hone. I then am assuming flat, not chipped would be good. Wish i could have got pics. Since they seem narrower than a razor is it tough to use? Do I have to scrape it flat? I think I may get one to play with for the old yankee cutlery razor I picked up. Will pick the best looking one, is 22 dollars to much if nice...

Originally Posted by gflight

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Have not did any research or anything on honing yet and forgot the one name I could read on one of them.

Search barber hone......

Originally Posted by 32t

Search barber hone......

Reading now and think I may play if one is good when I look closer. 6 strokes to a better shave for cheap sounds good...

I have my Grandfather's barber hone and just use it for a quick touch up mid-shave.......slop some lather on it and give the razor a few licks then strop. After the shave the razor goes to the coticule for a refresh and I strop it.

I was born in Why Not Minot...

My Grandpa was the one that introduced me to DE shaving I just never did it until 34 years later, last August. He used spray can and brush and hot washcloth. Would have been awesome if he used straight or to have some of his stuff like many of you guys.

I think I will pick up one, or the two. Try a few strokes on the Yankee cutlery razor and see if it will make it shavable (pass some tests). If it won't I have been meaning to send to a honemeister anyway.

Should I just go for best shape or like the smoothest?