I am very new to straights. I want to purchase a hone just to keep the edges keen. All of my razors were honed by professionals for their initial honing. I have read a little on barber hones and Naniwa 12K. I do not want to hone razors from start to finish. I do not mind sending them to a professional for the initial hone, bevel setting, etc. I just want something to keep the edge going in between professional honings.
I know honing is a learned skill. In my mind, I am wetting the stone and giving it 10-15 careful passes and calling it good.
Is my goal of giving my straights a few laps even realistic?
Is my goal possible (one hone)?
What recommendations do you have?
Also, anyone have any experience with those Imperia Le Roccia? I saw a YouTube video where the user really liked them for finishing on a budget.
I will most likely post a WTB post in the BST to purchase a used hone. I have had great luck going that route. Hopefully someone upgraded and has a hone not being used. Before then, I would like to do some homework and know what to look for.
Thank you for any advice and recommendations.
I know honing is a learned skill. In my mind, I am wetting the stone and giving it 10-15 careful passes and calling it good.
Is my goal of giving my straights a few laps even realistic?
Is my goal possible (one hone)?
What recommendations do you have?
Also, anyone have any experience with those Imperia Le Roccia? I saw a YouTube video where the user really liked them for finishing on a budget.
I will most likely post a WTB post in the BST to purchase a used hone. I have had great luck going that route. Hopefully someone upgraded and has a hone not being used. Before then, I would like to do some homework and know what to look for.
Thank you for any advice and recommendations.