Thread: I need spoon fed!

Personally, I would go for a Coticule, because they are versatile (or so they say), and I like natural hones. There are good reasons to go for a synthetic, though, consistency and ease of use being on top of the list.

What hone(s) do I need? - Straight Razor Place Wiki
If the only task you want to perform is refreshing edges that have previously been established by a Honemeister (the process is often referred to as "touching up" on SRP), you need only get a fine grit finishing stone or a barber's hone for this. Either of these hones can be used to keep your razor(s) shave-ready for years.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.
I think I have enough ideas, to work out what I need, thank you.

There are a lot of really great finishing hones used for touching-up out there. About as many as different opinions as you will get:
Coticule, Escher, Shapton 16K, Barber Hone, etc., etc...

You might consider a hanging linen strop with Cromium Oxide paste applied. This, I believe works best for just minor touch-ups. A lot of guys use this.

Just my opinion, of course.

Steve

I'm with zepplin if all you want is to maintain a sharp razor. A paddle strop with some 0.5 diamond paste and/or some chrome ox will go a long way and are easier to come by than a vintage barber hone.