Hi guys,

I've recently been experimenting with using my Coticule dry, also my barber's hone. I've found it to be really great for developing good honing technique. The sensation is nowhere near as satisfying as with water or slurry, but for the beginning honer it's gives really good feedback, both tactile, and sound, that have really helped me get better at honing quickly.

Any new honers out there might want to try this if they're having problems getting a good technique going. You can't hone dry with every type of stone, but Coticles are fine and so are most barber hones.
Just wanted to share.