I just received a set of hones from Tilly at Red Trader. I got the- Beginner Package of Hones #1. It includes a Cushion Strop hone (6 1/2") identified as coarse, a Gem, identified as medium and a Frictionite hone identified as fine. The site notes that these hones will give enough variety to handle most blade needs. Tilly said that the frictionite hone was a suitable touch up hone. All the hones felt quit fine so I must assume that the terms coarse, medium and fine are relative. Also after inspection they all appear astonishingly flat. At this point, so new to straight shaving, I am not interested in restoration or setting bevels. I would be happy to send my razors out for honing when really dull, however, I would like to be able to do a light touch up, if I need be. Help. Does anybody know about these hones, or know anybody on SRP that I can ask. Again, I reach out to the collective knowlege of the group.
Michael-