I am just switching to a straight razor from a double edge and found a half dozen unmarked hones and stones at a local shop for about $3 each. Is there any way for a novice to determine if a hone is meant for tools vs razors, let alone how good they are? There are both synthetics and natural stone, rough and smooth ones, rectangular and oblong, a variety of colors, some used and assume new.
At $3 I will take some risks, but want to avoid obvious mistakes and to make sure a don't miss any hidden gems that might be more expensive.
Thanks in advance.
At $3 I will take some risks, but want to avoid obvious mistakes and to make sure a don't miss any hidden gems that might be more expensive.
Thanks in advance.