Hello good people,


I have ANOTHER question about HHT. First I need to start with statement that I don`t use HHT at all. I intend to hone razor under microscope and make sure that after C12K edge is smooth and even. However I have to admit that sometimes I have problem to set bevel correctly and I have to start this long honing process from beginning (since I think I am still a beginner and I need meeting with expert to go over bevel setting).
However I do really get pleasant and nice shaves when I`m successfully done with honing.
Now my question: Does all made razor out there will always pass 100% HHT3/4 or 5? Does some of razor happen to be a good razor (shaver) but made from poor quality steel and will not pass anything beyond HHT2?
Does HHT –5 always means my shaving will be pleasant (when thinking about answer let`s assume that all prep work was done and we have used best shaving cream ever) and will give satisfactory shaving. It is possible that razor will pass HHT-5 but will not hold edge after first shave?


And last thing…. There is so d**n much more to learn about straight razor that I`m starting getting headache and wish to rent a personal home master for day to day use and training purposes, so my ask (to all hone masters) please let us know beginners, to determinate when beginner is at top of his performance and when need more education. Sometimes I am lost in your answers as I am struggling to understand if I do something wrong or just my luck of experience vs. master experience does not allowing me to determinate what I just did right and what I ddi wrong and it turn out to be another point of desperation. With all I sad I know you all want to help and I am very thankful for that. It is maybe difficult to explain what I want to address but in last month I have seen many beginners purchasing straight razors, $1000 of worth natural stones and yet we all meet here (SRP) and try to understand what beginners do wrong (honing, bevel setting, stropping). Where should I drawn line and say "That`s it, next step is meeting with hone master and learn in person, correct mistakes, educate yourself…". I know it is hard question, maybe impossible to answer… but worth to be asked.
In regards of my experience I am very happy with one restored, honed razor but next one might be total disappointment as I follow the same technique of restoration, honing but yet, razor sounds to disregards with me, saying"…. LoL Boy, oh boy… you lack experience… I`m different razor, go back to school…".


OK, now probably no one understand what I want to express…. :-(

Thank you all!