Hi,

Many says: "almost everything has a first time to do/happens in our lifes". (it's one popular saying in my country)

After i readed a thread from Lynn (http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...rt-honing.html) i felt little bit of courrage to try to hone my razor for the first time. (it was very dull)

Today i took the challenge.

After a lot of thinking on what should i do, i decided to do this system:

One combo stone 3000/8000
One stone 12000
Strop Mountain Mike.

5 passes on 3000.
10 passes on 8000.
15 passes on 12000.

30 passes on linen side.
50 passes on leather side.

I hade to make this system two times to get the razor to start to shave again. It took hairs from my arm and from my belly. I try to shave and on my cheeks was ok but on my neck no. It's not 100% shave ready yet, but i've lost the fear to make mistakes on my first honing attempt.

I'll keep going on this trip now!!!

Thanks Lynn!!!

See you all... Flávio.