I think it also has to do with how much and where you shave. I shave my head and find need for more frequent honing. I also recall pre RAD, having only one razor and fearing the hone. I was sure I would mess up the edge. I used that thing for ever. I didn't realize how bad it had gotten untill I got another razor. It is a slow eveloution to dull. If you have only one and you are new it could be dull as a hoe and you wont even know it. I now freshen my razors every 3 to 8 shaves depending on the razor. They all are different.

Don