Thread: "honed" razor still failed HHT-3?

I can't speak to the HHT results because there are too many variables. One thing I will say is that the root of the hair should be pointed away ...... where the edge of the blade is cutting towards the root, rather than away from it. A clean hair, not greasy is best and a dry and clean blade. Some guys hydrate the strand of hair as well, though I don't go that far.

As to the shave, if you're taking 45 minutes to shave, I would suspect your shave technique is at the beginner's level. That can make a big difference in the feel of the blade regardless of how well it is honed. I can't say whether your razor is well honed and shave ready without seeing and feeling it for myself but I do know that nuances of skin stretching, blade angle and stroke play a large part in the success or failure of a shave. Just IMHO.