I'm really new to all this, but have bought myself the 3 inch Norton 4k/8k in order to avoid having to master the X pattern, as I figured that it wouldn't be necessary on this wider hone.

Is that right? Can I just go up and down the hone keeping my razor in the middle?

My SRP razor from Classic Shaving was fabulously honed by Lynn initially, but I think it now needs another go. What's the betting I manage to undo all his hard work?!

I'm planning to use a 3/3 1/3 1/5 pyramid, stop and check. Does that sound good?

Thanks

Nick