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    I think I bought the same hone from the same place when I started out. The Apex right? The worst thing is there was no indication of the grit on mine, I had to do some detective work to find out what it was, and I was shocked to find out it was 400 grit.

    I did try it on one old razor when I wanted to do some heavy work on it. It didn't feel good (even after lapping), and I won't ever use it again. Might be OK for kitchen knives etc. Can't believe I wasted around £30 on it.

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    Even if you buy hones, which anyone who's shaving with a straight should do at some point, get it honed by someone who knows what they're doing as this will give you a reference as to where you can be getting. Steve at the Invisible Edge does great work and offers honing services on his site. Once it's properly sharp the coticule you're thinking of is great for keeping it there IME.
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    Great. Thanks Alan. I have learnt more in one day from you gentlemen than in last six months. What a great site.My sons are looking to start with straights but not until I stop bleeding! Later I will be looking to buy starter sets for them both and I know where I'll come. All three of us are wet shaving and like trumpers stuff.

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