Thread: Some thoughts on "Learning to Hone"

I can attest to the expensive doesn't mean good. Glen helped me get through a Le Grelot with an uneven grind, and I learned more from that one razor than I have on all of my other razors combined. In fact, the satisfaction of getting that razor shave ready (and scary sharp) is what has given me the confidence to tackle my other bad projects.

So while it is easier to learn the mechanics of honing with a good quality razor, I'd say that I didn't do any "real" honing until I started tackling problematic razors. Now, I feel like I have a clue at least