Gentlemen, it has been about three months now since I received my professionaly honed ready to shave Dovo 6/8. I have used it quite abit these last three months and what I am begining to notice is that even after doing my usual stropping that the razor doen't seem to be as sharp as it used to be. What makes me think it may be time for rehoning is when I shave it seems to take another pass or two on the difficult areas like my chin. When I shaved with it yesterday I even felt a little razor burn and I have not felt that in awhile. All this makes me think it is time to hone. Am I reading my razor right?

Now you all told me in the begining to learn how to shave first then learn how to hone. Well I'm scared I'll mess up my razor but I need to learn sooner or later. The remember the satisfaction I got out of learning how to shave. I hope to have the same satisfaction out of learning how to hone.

Lynn, if you read this, my Dovo 6/8 was purchased from Vintage Blades and honed by you. Did you tape it for its first hone? I've got your DVD for instruction, so I just wanted to preserve the bevel as close to possible to its first honing.

As usual thanks for all the knowledge you guys share, I look forward to reading your replies.