Originally Posted by
LawsonStone
I started 3 months ago and in my typicall "all at once" style, bought razors, Norton 4/8, barber hones etc.
Promptly ruined 2 or 3 perfectly shave-ready razors trying to hone, rolling them on the strop, then carving up my face.
Decided to leave honing for later. Developed a very light touch on the barber hone only if needed, and started stropping as though I was just moving a feather on the leather.
Things are better now! I plan to get back to the heavy honing, but for now, I have decided just to learn to shave and do very basic razor maintenance.
Glad to see someone who is smart enough to do it all! One day I'll be there.