Hi,

I recently obtained a Barber Hone Set including one Lithide Hone. As recommended by the seller I lapped them with a 1000 grit sandpaper (wet), and all are very smooth and flat.

What has me a bit wondering is the Lithide surface - while its supposedly the finest of the three hones (also Gem and Cushion) it has the coarsest surface, whereas the other two are definitely finer. Is this normal for the Lithide, or do I have to do something additional/different in the lapping process on this hone ?

Thanks,
-Axel-