[quote=JCitron;325844]I think it's insane for you to not invest at least a hundred dollars into your hones. Tsk tsk tsk......

Barber hones can come in differing grits, it sounds like the one you have is fine enough to give you a comfortable shave.

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Can someone please explain how to tell the grit of a barber hone. Can it be done with a glass? Is feel accurate? I know that the barber hones were made in many different grits. Did the barber buy a particular grit stone or did he use what ever he had at the time. I have read that in the old days many of the barber hones had the manufacturers name on the stone. Perhaps they were given to the barbers as a promo? Did the barber care what grit he was given, if that in fact was the case?