I have been to an art of shaving store where I brought in a razor that was not sharp. The employees didn't have a clue on why I couldn't get a sharp edge with my crude stone (for sharpenong knives). I talked to the barber on staff and he too could give me no clear direction. I did buy a new Dovo razor from them that was shave ready. I sent my dull razor off to Lynn to be honed and was amazed at how my razor was transformed from useless to a sharp, great shaving razor. My advice is to get Lynn to hone your razor so you can experience what shaving with a straight razor is all about. You will never go back to your previous shaving razor. Cheers and enjoy>