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That'll help. Hang in there. Doing two razors at once can be difficult too.

Ohhhh I lost a big reply . . . I hate when that happens. Ok, it could be your technique. That could be a culprit but lets take each razor in different directions. Lets take the "dull" razor and...

Yea, no problem. First, we may not even need that step. Did you try a test shave? Whats the status with that?

Second, yes. Turn the stone sideways. Now looking at the stone it should be...

Sounds like you've been having some fun over there . . .

So, let us know how a shave test goes with the better cutter.

Sounds like you've done up both razors well. Take the lesser cutter...

Your doing fine, just follow the last set of instructions. I'd say you had a partially successful HHT. Trust me, the razor is getting sharper, but isn't there yet. We need to make an effort to get...

Your doing great .... see this stuff is easy. Ok, for the next spot we'll call this a partially successful HHT. You should take the time to wet your thumb again for about 20 seconds and move your...

Excellent! Sounds like everything is pretty much what I would expect. Please put the 220, and the 1000 away. :eek:

Chances are good you'll get ahead of me in one honing session, so for now...

OK, we're off then. My thoughts are italized.

Smooth is good, and what I would expect at this point. Was there any sense that the razor dug into the nail? I'm unclear on that.

Either...

Lets you and I go through this together . . . get one razor and lets start over with it. Any razor, I don't care which one. Just let me (us) know whether its carbon or stainless.

1. First...

Stay patient with the process. It really does take time to learn. I stuck with it for 3 years before I learned to hone, strop, and produce baby butt shaves with two passes, both downward. Now my...