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Here's something else to think about. Among my collection of classic barber hones, I have at least one official "barber school" hone. It is single grit and surprisingly among one of my coarser grits...

Excellent point Alan. Although there may be many ways to get from LA to San Diego, perhaps the method (as outlined in the 1961 Barber's manual) is the shortest route to obtaining a good shaving edge....

Here it is Alan!

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Cheers, Hal

Alan,

I will definitely check this file out. Thanks. This is a terrific thread with lots of lively and informative discussion. I'd offer you a pipe Alan, but I too gave up the habit long ago. ...

Bill,

Some very astute observations. Thanks. I can follow you about the X pattern, particularly when using a wider stone (i.e. where the whole blade is in contact with the hone at beginning of...

Whether we agree or not, I hope we can all enjoy a good shave!
Hal

Hi Nenad,
I don't know if this is just a case of semantics, but rather than saying "they were made to force the X pattern" I would be inclined to say that barber hones were made small simply because...