I have learned just enough about honing, probably, to be dangerous. But using my Norton 220/1K, 4K/8K, and my Naniwa 12K, I have just honed about my 7th or 8th old vintage razor and shave-tested it and have another great shaver. This one is a Solingen Fri-Ko from a 7 day set. The scales were shot so I bought a T-I scales set for about $15, mounted the blade in the scales and just honed it up the procession.

I know I have a ton more to learn about honing, but I have gotten a tremendous amount of satisfaction from buying relatively cheap Vintage razors with sound blades, sanding them clean and honing them, and even replacing scales on some.

This is really fun, and I actually don't think I'll be buying new razors. I might even sell off the razors I bought factory new since I love these vintage blades so much.

Everyone on this site has helped me in some way. I've inhaled the boards on hones and honing, and many of you have given me instruction and encouragement via PMs. You know who you are!

Thanks all not just for a great way to shave, but a fun craft as well.