Thuringian Water Hones There are a number of these currently available, of different grits. The German company Mueller (MST) mines them and grits available are 6000, 8000 and...
Category: Straight Razors
Natural Hones/Waterstones There are a large number of these available, some of questionable value to the open razor owner, some capable of superb results and others remarkably...
Part 1 of Neil Miller's series on Hones. Call them what you will: whetstones, sharpening stones, water stones or whatever - sooner or later your razor will have to come into contact with one or...
Once you have decided on a razor, you need to consider what else is necessary to maintain it. What's the bare minimum of equipment that you need to keep it shave-ready? The simple answer is a strop -...
Neil Miller’s definitive guide on straight Razors and how to choose the best one for you. As a beginner, the best options for a straight razor will be Carbon steel