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i don't use barber hone after escher or nakyama. That edge will be too sharp. as soon as it touches your face it will cut. i use barber hone only when i feel blade starts to pull.then 2 strokes and...

I think i need to explain a little more. Better edge is different then sharper edge.
edge comes out from escher ,nakayama etc is better ,will last longer, but not as sharp as barber hone edge....

usually you use barber hone when your blade starts to pull. They are (yellow side )very very fast cutters. As you feel your blade pulling go head use barber hone and that edge will come back in...

Barber hones will do the job and your edge will be sharper then escher etc. user have to know no more then 3-5 strokes needs to be done. Not every barber hones will do the same job. check pictures...

i have done it for years but let me add a little more . Can you use Escher and it will do great work.
There is another easier way.
It is to use a good barber hone.
Example C-mon barber hone .you...