Hello, I am new to the forum and the world of straight razor shaving. I recently acquired a used Tuckmar straight razor (Tuckmar Tee) which has a 1/2" blade and says it is made of "Best Sheffield Silver Steel". I also acquired a strop from classic shaving and a Frictionite #24 hone from http://www.redtrader99.com/hones.html.
I've been shaving with it the past couple of weeks but have been having a bit of trouble getting a close shave. I end up having to go over some spots many times (which causes some bad razor burn) to get close; especially around the jaw line. Reading some other posts I figured that my razor was not honed well enough. I think my technique is Ok as far as stropping and shaving goes. I have been having some trouble getting my razor to pass the HHT and mostly it will cut the hair in the lower 1/2 of the blade. It is probably my honing technique or the hone that I have. So I wanted to know if you thought that the hone I have is suitable for putting a keen edge (the razor is currently pretty sharp and will fairly easily cut arm hair) or if you had any suggestions for me. If you could give me any help it would be appreciated.