Carborundum #104 Barber Hone
The #104 Barber Hone from the Carborundum Company is a bit smaller than the standard #100-103 hones. I’d guess this was intended to be a travel-size option or a lower priced stone for frugal customers. It’s a little bit thicker than those early-series stones too, which I think makes it a bit easier to hold.
This is a single-sided Silicon Carbide stone; like the other SIC hones, how it’s lapped and the technique used will determine how fine the finished edge will be.
Barber hones are not finishing stones – they are for tuning up a tugging edge so you can get through the shave without having to rehone from scratch. And edge from a barber hone will not be identical to what can be done on a high-end polishing stone following a full honing progression.
I find the Carborundum SIC hones to be very serviceable options and an ideal choice for anyone starting out with straight razors or anyone that wants a bit of extra insurance in their Dopp kit or shaving cabinet at home.
Approx. Dimension: 3.0 x 2.0 x 0.6” / 76 x 50 x 15 mm
Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
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