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Gents, thanks again... your tips are invaluable.

Dragan, I did not know that Lee Valley carried this stuff - one location is on my way to work and will drop in this week if I can create some time...

Thanks for the additional info.

Was wondering if someone could help educate me as to what to look for on Ebay as I am afraid I can't tell the difference between a bad and a good barber's hone.
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What's the difference between the 3 options? Does it change how it hones at all?

Okay, thanks fellas. That's starting to make more sense to me now.

I think I will look into a Swaty barber hone.

Next question: is it used wet or dry? And what's the difference? Does it need a...

Ugggg... Sorry guys, now I am even more confused. Too many choices!

Okay... so 1000 to 4000 grit range stuff is for setting bevels and fixing nicks and stuff.
8000 grit is for getting a good...

What is, exactly, a good barber type hone? I'm afraid I wouldn't know the difference. After I get it, does it have to be flattened? Or do I not have to worry about that?

Well, here I am again. I've been shaving with the TI I purchased since last November, and thanks to all the good advice from here things are going well. I'm still learning but can consistently shave...