Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
First step away from the hones. if you are new and know little don't ruin your new razor. Send it out and practice with junk razors.

You need to assess the edge. First examine the bevel, if it's not right honing will be a waste of time until it's right. if it's OK you might just need some passes on the CrO or a few passes on the 8K or higher. personally I'd do maybe 10 strokes and then test.
The Prima Klang, out of the box was really sharp, but not shave ready. I gave it say, 20 strokes on the #8000, then another 20 lightly on the balsa crox, followed by 40 linen and 60 leather strops. I then passed the 'tree tops test' with some ease, popping off the top of the leg hair I targeted. so, now I will today have a go at a shave. Interesting thing, the 1st of the klangs, Is on it's way back from honemeister havachat 45 so i'll be able to compare whether or not I've done well or not. In the end, I like many others want to become proficient at honing, and preparing dullish razors to shave ready razors. I know it takes time....lots of it, and the right equipment. I'll know in the next couple of days if I have achieved or not. here's hoping! I also have a few mates that are sending me old razors that have resided in drawers for years, that will be perfect for getting the technique right......cheeers guys!