Thread: Restoring work... DMT F/VF to Barber hone... possible?

My impressions from using the DMT 8E to 8EE: http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...pressions.html

Most people don't stick to one "system" but I highly prefer the DMTs to stones. No soaking, no lapping, no honing pyramid. Keep in mind that with waterstones you'll eventually want to buy a 35-40$ DMT lapping stone with them or it's gonna be the messy sandpaper method. Edges are a bit harsh off of the EE (not THAT different from the Norton, actually) but that's what your barber hone will be for.

I don't know anybody that shaves off of any "8k - 3 micron" stone. I personally just choose to use my chinese stone w/ slurry, wet and then finish on dry... then off to CrO and strop.

I did 3 more razors this week and the results are splendid every time, but I'm not obsessive about it. I don't really do the high-magnification thing... The shaves are just smooth and perfect for me, and I have very sensitive skin. Thumbs up for DMT!