Dan,

Chances that the razor is not shave ready when Lynn honed it are minimal, to say the least. Sorry, but in 9 out of 10 cases (more like 99%, really) when a beginner says the blade is not shave ready, it is. Incidentally, I would call your razor a perfect beginner's razor, as it isn't overly complicated to use (compared to a 3/8 or an 8/8 wedge).

Seeing a barber's might not be such a bad idea. Bring your own razor, ask him to shave you with it. Who knows, it maybe something simple that keeps you from getting acceptable shaves.

Good luck,
Robin