Thanks for the replies guys,

So then if my first few jobs honing aren't spectacular, I can re-hone and re-shave (after stropping) until I think I've got a good edge down, then just strop before every shave until it feels like the blade needs touching up on the hone.

Sound about right?

I was also a bit worried about over-honing. But I guess if the edge is dull, over-honing isn't really a concern....

Thanks again.

Jed