Gentlemen, I've been shaving and learning how to strop and maintain a razor over the last 3 months. The question I have is or I should say theory when learning to hone (Yes I've read and reread wiki, learning reading trying) How long does it take to get consistent results? What I mean to say is while I would never put myself in the same catagory as Lynn or the other more accomplished members I'm doing ok 5 or 6 out of 10. I was wondering how long it took some of you to feel a level of accomplishment at honing? I think the one thing I've learned is that every razor is different and what works for one may not work for another. Is this true or am I kidding myself and should chalk up inconsistent results due to inexperience? Yes I have bought good hones Norton 4000/8000 Naniwa 10000 and 12000 and super lapping block. Thanks in advance