Originally Posted by
Avant
I did not use any type of magnification (where would be a good place to pick up one of those that would work well for a razor if you don't mind me asking), just followed the number of strokes on each stone in Lynn's video. I did not lap the stones before honing because they were brand new and did not think that I needed to. I lapped them afterwards but not before. The shave did start out better than what it finished but still did not start out that great. Sounds like you are correct that I need to find a mentor close to me in NC that could help. Someone showing me the process in person I know would go a lot further that reading the advice on here and trying to follow it. The advice I know is good but I do learn hands on quicker than I do any other way. Is there a link here on SRP that would help direct me towards a mentor. Thanks for the advice!