Thanks, FloorPizza! ..I will go on with my coticule. I think mine too is slow: it seems that after my 300 first laps (at the beginning of this thread) the blade needs more.

What exacly is overhoning? ..I think I have to look around for more info..

I am quite relaxed with honing. I like it and consider it not just an "homework" to be able to shave well, but the 50% of my passion for straight razors. The sound produced by the blade+stone is so relaxing, movements too.. eheh! And I like the idea of working weekly to build up my honing skills.

thanks for helping!