Thread: I need some Honing Help

IMHO, if your not up on your honing skills, I wouldn't experiment on a nice new Dovo. They're great shavers. I have two Bismarcks in my rotation. If you have the means, I'd let one of the more experienced members put an edge on it for you, then you'll know what sharp is. That way, when it starts to drag, you can just hit your pasted strops, some Diamond pastes or Chromium Oxide and your good to go. Look in the classifieds on this forum, or ask Lynn or Don, Lynn put a wicked edge on my Dovo. My wiskers run when they see it. As far as after the Nortons, I'd hit it with a Coticule or a Chinese 12k. I love both stones, but nothing beats that Coticuled edge. It's such a versitile stone, no soaking, just splash some water on it, or use a slurry. There's an array of finishing stones out there, Every member has his favorites, but I think they'll all agree about the Coticule. Also, most members on this forum will gladly help you. Great bunch of guys. PM me if you need info on the Coticule. Rich