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Good to know!

Have you ever tried using plain newspaper afterwards? I've heard that it creates a pretty nice finish after the 8k.

cool!

That could be a very cheap option. Are they harder to hone on than lets say a Norton 4k/8k?

Would you have to lap them? If so what would you use?

Traditional Water Slip Stones - Lee Valley Tools

Would these be the same thing?

thanks for the offer! Unfortunately I'm in Fredericton, New Brunswick. I'm still waiting on my first three razors.

Cool! Have you bought any other hones since then? Was your razor shave ready when you first go it?

Interesting suggestion! The slipstones you mentioned...are they flat? it seems from the pictures that they have quite a slop to them? Would those be good out of the box or would you need to lap them?...

Well that was the point of my question:P

I'm new to this and I was just wondering how long would it last.

I'm sorry if my questions are stupid, but I thought the point of this forum was for us...

I can get three syringes 6,3,1 micron from Lee Valley for $36
I think I might get that plus their paddle strop and veritas honing compound. All of that for $71 cdn.

THe syringes are only 2g each...

I'd like to find something in Canada. I'm worried of the duties if I order from the US.

Thanks,

I don't think I can find someone who will donate a hone unfortunately:P heh

I can't find a chinese hone locally.

Lee valley has the norton 4000/8000 for 79 and the truing stone for another $25.

Is that a good price? What else would I need after that to keep it sharp for the rest of my natural life:P

Thanks for the interest guys. Unfortunately I missed out on the deal, the guy sold it to someone else :(

I'll have to find another alternative...

I can get that one for $20.. Would you consider it a fine or coarse hone? I probably wouldn't use the strop side too much. I can get it locally for $20 without shipping so I sounds like a good deal I...

Anyone heard of that Hone that I posted (the one with the link)?

I was thinking about getting some Dovo Paste (the black and red pack) to put on an extra strop. That way I could use one for daily stropping and after a while use the pasted one to refresh the blade?...

thanks,

Where would someone find such a hone?

Antique 1911 Pike Strop & Hone, Leather, Self Shaver - Fredericton Collectibles For Sale - Kijiji Fredericton

Would this one be any good?

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Hey guys,

I'm just about to get two 'shave ready' razors and was wondering what would be the cheapest to keep them sharp. I've heard about people using pasted strops or barber hones with great...