Originally Posted by
BHChieftain
My razors last about a month before needing a touchup as well.
Regarding honing, I was able to get a cheap double-arrow razor to practice on before trying it on my nice razor. The turorials are great, but it still takes some practice. If the blade is straight, evenly honed before, and does not have a frown, it is a pretty straight forward process. But if not, there are certain techniques you'll need to figure out.
I'd recommend getting a 4k/8k norton to start and go from there. There is a lot of satisfaction in honing your own razor.
-Chief