Thread: What to buy and how to "Touch Up a Razor"

One important thing to keep in mind is a lot of old synthethic barber hones may need work or the binder is shot and it will not work well. Also, some are much better than others. If that is the route you choose, do your research.
And I'm not knocking barber hones at all. I would love to have a nice BH in good condition for quick touch ups. I've got a nice natural finisher now so I'm happy with it........for now.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Try copying and pasting the link. I don't know why they don't sometimes work

Or as Paul said go to YouTube punch in GSSIXGUN BARBER and you'll find it.

cudarunner, PaulKidd and GreazyThumbs,

Hold the left mouse button and drag across the link to highlight it. Then right click on the highlighted link and you will be given to the option to go to the link. Works for me.

I'd recommend the 12K Naniwa, its the best hone going for someone new to honing.

If you should ever need a honing, I'd be more than happy to hone it for you. If you need help learning how to hone, I'm not too far away, to meet up for some hands on training.. Just send a PM, we'll set something up.

Originally Posted by outback

I'd recommend the 12K Naniwa, its the best hone going for someone new to honing.

If you should ever need a honing, I'd be more than happy to hone it for you. If you need help learning how to hone, I'm not too far away, to meet up for some hands on training.. Just send a PM, we'll set something up.

Outback - Thanks, I may take you up on that.

Et All,
It sounds like the Naniwa SS 12k is the new preferred Touch up stone to own. Please let me know if there is anything else I should consider before pulling the trigger.

They come in two thicknesses. So if you see one that looks way cheaper, be sure to check the thickness so you compare apple prices will apple prices.

Be sure to take up outback's offer for hands-on honing instruction. It will be well worth the investment of your time.

As most are saying, get the 12k. Its well worth it. Consistancy is a big plus. Naturals and old barber hones can be either a big learning curve or hit and miss getting a good stone.

And take Outback up on his offer. I plan to meet up with him some day and spend hours honing. Oh, and beer drinking. Ha.

Originally Posted by RezDog

They come in two thicknesses. So if you see one that looks way cheaper, be sure to check the thickness so you compare apple prices will apple prices.

And the odds are quite high that even the thinner one will outlive you.

It sounds like the Naniwa SS 12k is the new preferred Touch up stone to own. Please let me know if there is anything else I should consider before pulling the trigger.

You will need to lap the hone.

See: https://shavelibrary.com/w/Hone_Lapping_101

But when used for touch-ups, lapping will be infrequent. The 400/1000 diamond plate from ChefKnivesToGo will be more than adequate for a diamond plate and you can get by with just wet/dry sandpaper.