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I managed to dig out a Carborundum 79. I did not recall this before, but it is described as a DRY hone.

Your definition of a slurry is correct. Unfortunately, I don't know of a single barber hone that makes a slurry. I am familiar with the two Aloxite hones made by Carborundum and neither of them...

It can be used wet or dry. If yours is producing a slurry, then it's likely that the binder is breaking down. I'm not familiar with any barber hone, specifically any Carborundum, more specifically...

Agreed, but FYI, the Aloxite is a pretty common hone, in case anybody wants one.

To my recollection, the Aloxite is quite comparable to the Swaty hones. They are perfectly adequate for maintaining a razor indefinitely.