Quote Originally Posted by Robini View Post
Hello all! I am new to this forum and to the straight razor way. That said, I am enjoying it very much!

My question is what would be the recommendation for a touch up hone? Naniwa SS 12K/Vermio/Coticule/... Both razors I have came new from SRD. As I have been told, they hone to the Naniwa 12K on all new razors. I love how both shave but have nothing to compare to. I know I do not need this today, just trying to learn and prepare (and I love sharpening!)

Input is appreciated!
Input...
Have SRD hone it one additional time when it needs it.

A Naniwa SS 12K may be all you need to touch up a well honed razor.
As long as it does not get too dull a half dozen laps on a modern hone in
the range of 10K to 16K may be all you need forever.

The Naniwa12K is a darn fine hone and you may wish to add a 6k or 8k hone
to help the 12K but that is a choice more than a need.

You are welcome to try a natural hone. This is in part why I recommend
a second honing at SRD. Knowing what makes a good shave good is not
always obvious.

Have fun.