I appreciate the advice to focus on shaving first, and send the razors out for honing. That’s what I did on my first two. I am looking at this more from a hobby standpoint than anything right now, as this is a skill I want to acquire. I hope no one takes it as disrespect when I say I am going to try and refresh the edge on the razor that needs it, without sending it out. If I quit everything that I didn't do well at on my first try, I would never have taken up wetshaving. I am fairly good with my hands, and the craftsman aspect of maintaining my own razor really appeals to me.

I have gotten some good advice on what to look for in the videos on trying to fix this razor. I am up to six razors that will need to be completely redone from the bevel set up, but I was advised that starting with refreshing a shave ready razor is a better place to start, so that is going to be my first step. My money is already spent on the finishing stones, so I would like to be able to use them. Again, no disrespect to those advising against it. I will check out the videos that have been suggested.