Thread: Not quite sharp enough I think!

When I first started honing, the 8000 was the highest grit stone I had and the edge would shave but not as comfortably as it was when I received my razor. Then I restored a few and went all the way from bevel setting to finishing on the 8000 and shaves were still good but still not as good as my new razor when it first arrived. After I restored a few razors and kept honing and trying different things, I was getting better. I added some 0.5 micron diamond spray on denim and it took the edge to the next level. Then after I got a 12K hone it was even better (just like my first shave ready razor out of the box). I think practice is important in learning to hone, I am by no means a master, and am still learning as I go. But it was just a matter of practice and experimenting with different techniques for me to learn. The biggest thing for me, was when they say "no pressure" on the 8000+ stones, they really mean no pressure at all. I would do light pressure in the beginning and was wondering why I couldn't get a quality shave.

Just stick with it and your edges will slowly improve! Good luck!