So tried my hand and honing my 6/8th shoulderless dovo today. Actually went rather well. I dont think i spent enough time at the 3000 grit stone before going to 8000. i watched lynn and glens naniwa videos but i guess i got caught up and didnt work it through.
Hardest part seemed to be making sure the naniwas were flat. then 2nd hardest was keeping the blade flat and smooth as i pulled it across the stone.
in any event, after some time at 3k.8k,and 12k i stropped about 25 linen 25 cotton, 50 bridle and 50 steerhide.
it was picking up hairs midway on my arm really nicely...test shave to come tomorrow morning with some new Queen of Charlotte Cayman(Bay Rum) soap and Captains Choice Bay rum AFtershave...
not really asking any questions I guess...just thought i would post up my first honing experience and give a thanks to Glen and Lynn and others for posting videos on how to hone for guys like me.