I ordered a dovo half hollow ground that needs to be honed, and i also ordered a pre honed cheaper razor that I will use until it absolutely needs honing. Then I will practice on it, as i already have hones. I have limited experience sharpening steel and putting a fine, polished edge on blades. I have been told straight razors are very meticulous in the way they should be upkept and maintained and when I find out just exactly how meticulous this method is, I will definitely inform all who are interested in knowing the results of that.