Ah, well I must admit I did not read that thread in its entirety. I do not use my coticule very often, so I tend to not pay a lot of attention to coticule-based threads.

It is certainly important to ensure newer users get a balanced view of all aspects of straight razors including honing, although I do wonder why they would be perusing the Advanced Honing Topics forum, or if they are why they would think the ideas expressed in there are appropriate to someone with little to no experience - maybe a sticky warning them that the basic honing forum is more appropriate to their needs would be in order?

James.