Quote Originally Posted by Tobico4
It was shaving better before I honed, and it would not pass the HHT...where did I go wrong?
Well, you know that's a tough question to answer out of the gate, but I'd say you probably didn't do enough reading of the Help Files and you likely used too much pressure on the hone and or the strop. Don't press down, especially toward the end of the pyramid or on the strop. Just hold the razor to the strop or hone firmly enough to keep it from coming off. Some pressure can sometimes be used ver yearly in the honing.

Also make sure you are sharpening the entire edge by gently and evenly rolling the blades contact with the hone from heel to tip as you progress along the hone. No pressure, just guidance of the blade.

Each razor is unique and some will reqire altering the pyramid slightly. Ending with a few 1/3's is usually a good idea.

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