Quote Originally Posted by PigHog View Post
First off, it's great that you've found something that really works for you and that you can enjoy.

I do find it interesting, though, that your advice to beginners is essentially 'don't bother -- it's not worth the effort' and I would disagree with that.

I doubt that you're genuinely unable to maintain a razor, after all, everyone else who hones has managed it. I think that you just haven't found the best way of learning. Obviously there was something about Lynn's videos that weren't working for you -- did you try different videos or try finding a mentor that can teach you directly?

All I'm saying is that you seem to have been trying to persevere with a method that clearly wasn't helping you, when you needed to change your approach instead.

Think of it as trying to learn a language with a dictionary alone, for example. You can buy as many hones (or dictionaries) as you want but if you don't have your basics down, you'll never progress.

I would recommend finding someone to personally teach you because, once you're able to do it properly, you'll reap the benefits.

Alternatively you could stick with your current setup as you seem to be getting along well with it. I still don't agree that giving up makes you any less of a beginner at what you were trying to do, though.
Oh man, Im sorry it sounded like "just give up"!

As far as advice I really meant to get across to beginners, all I wanted to stress is it can never be sharp enough.

Honestly I love real razors, its just that , at least for now, I cannot maintain them and yes I have pretty much given up. I honestly want to encourage all others to give it a go. Like you said everyone else can do it so it is possible!

Trust me , Larry and me are close already, he has honed and sold me quite a few things, great guy too.
I have even watched Glen's videos on here and read tons of his posts. I can get em sharp but not as sharp as he can. Maybe I need another stone? I dunno but for anyone interested in a Feather, don't be worried, be slow and precise but not worried.