Thread: Touch Up Hone

Originally Posted by Robini

My plan, when the time comes, is to get a Chosera 1000, Naniwa SS 5,000/8.000/12,000 and experiment with other finishing hones as skills/experience build.

Solid plan. I finally took up honing this past hear after years of shaving and sending out my razors, and I got the same set up. Some will tell you that you really don't need the Chosera 1K, especially if your razors already have bevels set. But it's a great stone to have, especially if you take the next step into razor restoration!

I would echo many of the above comments. There's A LOT of learning / experimenting to do. I spent a lot of time trying to get good, comfortable shaving edges working the 5k/8k. Our patriarch, Lynn, has frequently documented his honing experience and the virtues of the good ol' Norton 4K/8K combo stone. You may find that getting good with the 5K/8K will allow you to get more out of the finishing stones. Just something to consider.

Most importantly, enjoy the experience--honing is a lot of fun!