I was having a time when I first started honing a razor also. I too followed Lynn video and thought I was doing it exactly as shown. Turns out when I brought the blade to me it made full contact with the stone but when I pushed it away from me just before I reached the end the blade was turning up just enough to make the difference. When I corrected this it made a world of difference. also the pressure of the blade to the stone will very from one person to another. Heavy pressure is not forcing with all your might and light pressure is not feather light. It takes quite a bit of practice. Don't give up you'll get there.