I have a Parker Shavette SR because it's easier and more economical for me right now. I'm dying to get a hold of my first straight razor but haven't due to the significant investment, I.E. knowledge and purchased maintenance equipment. I am happy to say based on information almost solely from this forum I would be confident to start honeing myself with the expected rookie errors to follow. I know honing relies on the metallic make up of the SR, the individuals beard growth and the shave technique. The person utilizing the straight razor needs to gain a personal feel for his/her equipment and when it needs to be honed. However the military in me does not like that explanation, I want a guideline, a rule of some sort; such as, dovo recommends stropping every 5-15 shaves depending on circumstance. I like that, it might be very broad and general but dovo just translated feel into simple military instruction for this ex MP. I would appreciate similar guidelines for honeing if anyone can offer them. Thank you.