Thanks I will take your advice and put it to work. Yes i've researched hones and i've found norton 4/8 combo is a good place to start. I do want to jump in but i have a lot more learning to do before i actually start honing. At first one my razor needs it i will send it off to have it honed so i can compare what i'm doing to what its actually supposed to be like. I'll get frustrated for sure but i love learning new things and it will be enjoyable experience for me. Feel free to either correct me or offer help along the way. Whatever you say will be read and applied to my shaving experience.