I'd love to have one of the masters here hone up my blade, but that option is a little impractical considering i live in New Zealand. I will eventually learn to properly hone - infact i have recently bought another razor (a Gotta) for that purpose

@DLB - i have real trouble with my upper lip too. It takes a lot of razor work to get it smooth and i always end up with a bit of razor burn there. I am improving though.