Un-known Dry Razor Hone.

Just got a dry razor hone & not heard of one before.
The instructions on the back says use no water, soap or lather.
Do not bear down on the razor & 5 strokes will be enough for a sharp edge.
Sounds too good to be true!
It looks black but while flattening it off the dust is a soil brown.
The size is 6” x 1” x ½” Feels silky smooth like graphite.
Looking at it with a loupe it seems to be made up of random size particles
& a binder, the instructions are on the back but no manufacturers name.
Any Ideas?

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Originally Posted by portal5

Do not bear down on the razor & 5 strokes will be enough for a sharp edge.
Sounds too good to be true!
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This is true.
next picture will help.

+1 I've seen numerous barber hones where the instructions on the box say no more than 5-7 passes. Lynn has always said less is more!

Chris L

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I was more surprised about it being dry than the No of laps needed.
I wondered what stops it from glazing?

i am trying to remember the name of that hone, i had one and traded it.....they appear on e-bay from time to time anyways,,,,,dammit it want to say churchill or something.......

will....I believe it may be called a Kitchener....talk about a flash of inspiration....

regards,simon

Cheers I will try & look it up Now you have given me a lead.