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    I have a few barber hones. My favorite is a Carborundum No.106, it feels coarser than a Norton 8k, but cuts so much slower that it puts a very nice edge on my razors.

    I just won a Carborundum No.102 from ebite, so I can post comparison pics of the hones, and my two bits about differing cutting speed etc. when I get it in, lap it up and take it for a ride.


    Also, this thread needs more hone porn. Give it up y'all!

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    "Hone-Porn" ?........... .........(that works for me) ! ! !

    Now, mind you, I'm somewhat of a beginner here, so here's my thought:

    Barber-Hones are for use on a razor that is perfectly honed, and is shaving
    properly ?.......(yes or no) ?

    I wonder how often a real barber used his hone ?

    Daily ?......Weekly ?......Monthly ?.............

    (I'm really enjoing this guys !.......Let's get down to the real "nuts & bolts" of this ! ! !)

    Marko.....

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    from what I understand, they came in a wide range, Tilly sells some that are coarser, but still for razors.

    The usual barber hones (Carbo's, Swaty's etc) are for finish work and maintenance when the blade pulls.

    I have a cool card and box that came with my Carborundum, I will post pics of it here, that tells how you are supposed to use it and when.

    Hope this helps!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11 View Post
    One thing I've noticed is that all hones are good. Its your technique that is fitted for the hone or not. Hone speed for example is reflected in your stroke, etc. I also find that even subtle differences in grip while honing can influence your success.

    I'd suggest when using a barber hone that you follow the directions specifically in the barbers manual on how to hone. I've always wondered why barber's texts described such an odd grip for honing. I've since figured it out. So if you have the grip down for a Norton don't use it for a barber hone. I've always just thought the grip would be the same for every hone, shows how much I know.

    6-10 strokes are common for a barber hone so Lynn's advice, as usual, is right on the money. Some hones come with instructions to use "airy" strokes (I read that as light).

    Again, I recommend the directions in the barbers manual when using a barber's hone . . . go figure, I know, but . . . the finger placement is pretty quirky but works wonders with a barber hone.
    Picture an old barber with a hone

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    Quote Originally Posted by joke1176 View Post
    I have a few barber hones. My favorite is a Carborundum No.106, it feels coarser than a Norton 8k, but cuts so much slower that it puts a very nice edge on my razors.

    I just won a Carborundum No.102 from ebite, so I can post comparison pics of the hones, and my two bits about differing cutting speed etc. when I get it in, lap it up and take it for a ride.


    Also, this thread needs more hone porn. Give it up y'all!
    I won a Carborundum No.102 when I first started with straights , my first hone which still hold a place in my arsenal - fairly fast cutting for a little barber hone still leaves you with have a fantastic finished edge . I tend to use lather on mine when I use it ..

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    I like the Swaty.

    I also like:

    Velvet Edge
    Dixie
    Honeright


    And I have some others I haven't gotten working yet.

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    Estroncio,

    Yes, thanx for that. I haven't quite interpreted the finger positioning that I've been reading about.

    Whats happening in that second picture?

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    here's my cute little friend


    here's a side view



    here's the directions from the box top, pretty cool stuff really. It cuts slower dry, (about 10K I guess) and pretty fast wet/with lather (about 6K)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Garry View Post
    I won a Carborundum No.102 when I first started with straights , my first hone which still hold a place in my arsenal - fairly fast cutting for a little barber hone still leaves you with have a fantastic finished edge . I tend to use lather on mine when I use it ..

    I'm pretty pumped to get it and put some blades on it. I can't wait to compare to my No.106. If it's half as good as the 106, I will be thrilled.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11 View Post
    ...Whats happening in that second picture?
    I think the razor he is honing is so sharp, the air around the blade is spontaneously combusting as the molecules get split.

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