I've read everything I can find on sharpening, watched all the video's on youtube. I've bought the Norton Stone 4K & 8K, have three or four razors of verious types, and still I can't get the razor sharp.

I know (at least I think) i'm doing most every thing correct but still can't get the razor to pass the hair test. They feel sharp and I've been shaving with a straight razor daily for over two months. They seem to give me a good shave but not as well as every one else says they get from theirs. I am beginning to think there is a trick to the hair cutting test. I also use the blade on the ball of the thumb test but I think that is a little subjective but I am beginning to tell some difference in the feel of the blade.

My question is: Am I the only newbe that just can't quite get it right. I must be doing something wrong or maybe, I don't quite have the test figured out yet. So, I'm open to any and all suggestions. Being almost 70, and being married for over 45years, I've learned to take some criticism so I won't be offended.

Gary