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Lubrication

i've been experimenting with different lubrication while honing

water
running water
ballistol
glycerin
dawn and water
dawn
oilve oil
shaving lather
dawn/water/ballistol mix
dry on smooth/finishing ark

read about
wd-40
sperm oil
sewing machine oil
kerosene
proprietary honing oils
etc ... etc....

is there any science or theory behind what choice lube?
any microscope photo comparisons?
 
Best lubrication medium depends on the hone type, what you're using it for and even personal preference. Most softer synthetic hones like Shapton or Naniwa are meant to be used with water. Very hard natural stones like Arks or especially Washitas are better when used with oil. Then there are JNats, which although some of them can be very hard, should be used with a water slurry with perhaps a little glycerin added for a finishing touch if you want to experiment.
 
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