Quote Originally Posted by Rev View Post
I purchased a Norton 4k/8k about ten days ago, thinking it was time for me to learn how to hone my own razors. After nine days of practice, lapping, trying to discern the right pressure (or the lack thereof), concentrating on the technique suggested by the videos posted by members of this board, my blade is as dull as a spoon. All I wanted to do was touch up my edge. Now I'm regretting having ever picked up the hone in the first place.

I'm almost to the point of giving up. It appears as though honing is a skill I shall never acquire. Did anyone reach such a low when trying to learn the art?
You are not alone...

Reread the pyramid method (see the WiKi link above).

Stop lapping.

Start using a magic marker.

Go slow...

Add a hint of your location to your profile perhaps there is
someone close.