Just got through reading this one:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=2809
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Just got through reading this one:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=2809
Being a newb it was hard to nail down what exactly an appropriate hone setup would be. Such as the dmt-e, bbw, coticule, or the diamond hones, or the nortons, it was all a little confusing and overwhelming. It wasnt clear what a good setup would be and how the finishing hones would fit in like the shapton, chinese, barbers, ecsher, 16k 12k 15 14 etc. It would be helpful if the setup would be better clarified. For instance, what would be a good finishing hone if with the diamond hones? I understand there is a lot of personal preference but if somehow that could be more clear it would be awesome. There was a article in the wiki section that was very helpful so I'm not sure if that started as a thread but I think it would be great to include that.
What hone(s) do I need? - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Also some links to trusted merchants might be good.
Great idea by the way, a comprehensive guide to honing. Thanks to all of the members of SRP!
JimR on Japanese razors
Honing Lesson from my barber by JimR
Bevel Refreshing by Lynn
Pyramid Honing by Lynn
Lynn honing at NC gathering
kevint and JimR on Japanese Razors
JimR's video on Japanese razor honing - one can simply refer to this as follow up to the other two threads
Livi's Honing Setup
Mastro Livi videos - Straight Razor Place Forums
jockeys honing and stropping demo