I bought a Genco on Ebay a few weeks ago.

It is nice, but really needs a hone. It wouldnt shave well at all.

I have a Norton 220/1000 and 4000/8000.

I thought I would give it a whirl last night. I gave it 10 passes on the 1000 side, then a 10/10/5/5/1/5 pyramid on the 4k/8k.

I think I made it worse. now it wont shave the hair on my arm at all.

what should I do? The razor was only @ $20, and I really want to be able to hone my own.

Should I be putting some light pressure on the edge while honing?

Did I not do enough passes?

Did I do the pyramid incorrectly?

Thanks in advance, ad