Thread: Beginner Hone Question

Hello everyone, I'm new to honing and straight razors in general and just had a couple questions. I got my first straight razor recently (SS Boker from SRD) and after my first few shaves with it, I wanted to try to re-hone it. I know, way to early, but I noticed some small nicks in the blade (if they can even be called that) and wasn't sure what to do about it. In hindsight, the shave was still pretty good (I'm still learning and missing spots but the blade was working), so I probably should have waited.


In any case, I started with the 1k Norton to reset the bevel and then moved to the 4k/8k stone. I thought I did a good job, but the shave last night had the razor going over my face, but not popping the hairs. I took a picture of the blade, but I'm not sure if it's a good enough picture to get any advice. Anyway, just wondering if the bevel looks right and what I should be doing to get a sharper blade. I've read the WIKI on honing, shaving, beginners, etc. but there aren't any really good pictures of a properly honed edge to compare to. Any advice would be great. Thanks!!!