Howdy all!

I'm new to straight razor shaving having bought a Dovo, as well as Lynn Abrams DVD.

I think I'm having some trouble getting my razor as sharp as needed and was wondering if there are any honers in the Ottawa or Montreal areas that might take a few minutes with me to help get my blade shaving-sharp.

FYI, I have a double-sized paddle strop (leather but no padding underneath) and a synthetic 8000 grit ceramic hone. One side of the strop is bare, the other has a bit of 0.5micron blade honing compound rubbed in. (all those supplies are from Lee Valley tools)

Thanks!
Chris - Ottawa & Montreal