I am still really new to shaving with a straight but I am already thinking about the future and learning how to hone. I know there are many different types of hones and of course they vary in price. I would not want to spend a lot of money at this moment as I really do not have much, but what would be an good hone to start with maybe with a price tag of $50?
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For that price range you are looking at a coticule bout or lapping film.
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Check out Jarrod at thesuperiorshave.com ... he seems to have the most complete (and accessable) selection of bouts at the moment; that's where Ive gotten mine in the past.
Coticules are fun & will reward you with superb edges, but there is a learning curve (don't worry, it's an enjoyable one!!). Check out coticule.be if you're interested in learning more about them...
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Awesome! Thanks... Which one did you get? It looks like I need to still do a lot of reading and research. Would the 'Belgian Blue Whetstones' be a good choice? Sorry for the newbie questions... I am jut trying to get pointed in the right direction and then I will be reseaching a lot more... Thanks!
Before you invest a ton in tools, lapping film is easy to work with and provides nice results. If you find you are fond of the entire process, there will always be plenty of toys on which to blow your life savings.
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Larry at Whipped Dog has this set: http://www.whippeddog.com/products/view/norton-hone-set-a0727p
I konw they are cut from the original set but would this be a better option as it gives me more to work with?
I konw they are cut from the original set but would this be a better option as it gives me more to work with?
I would also recommend trying an edge from each system before investing some money into the stones.
I had and sold Nortons and Naniwas because I did not like the edges off them
I have some film but never use it for the same reason-and the lack of MoJo
I had and sold Nortons and Naniwas because I did not like the edges off them
I have some film but never use it for the same reason-and the lack of MoJo
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Good point! I guess I will just do more research first as I cannot afford to buy multiple products.
I would suggest lapping films to start. They are cheap, easy to use and give excellent results.
so, can you actually hone with lapping film? I thought it was more for finishing the edge.
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The often recommended Norton 4000/8000 costs a only a bit more than $ 50 and is considered an easy stone on which to learn honing. There are a lot of threads and videos available demonstrating its use. Some honemeisters use the Norton 4000/8000 in their progression although they also have other more expensive natural and manmade stones in their line up. The 4000 grit size is good for setting bevels and the 8000 grit side will give an edge ready for stropping and shaving.
The periodic use of inexpensive homemade pasted (CrOx, 0.5u diamond, etc.) bench strops is also good for refreshing a shave ready edge between honings, and the use of well chosen lapping films can be an lower cost substitute for stones.
The periodic use of inexpensive homemade pasted (CrOx, 0.5u diamond, etc.) bench strops is also good for refreshing a shave ready edge between honings, and the use of well chosen lapping films can be an lower cost substitute for stones.
Absolutely.
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