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..I've got the 4k/8k Norton's combo as well (came as part of my kit that I mentioned in my earlier post). I've never used it, so I have to "lap" it first (or at least, that is my understanding).

I...

You guys have given me something to think about. Well, I'll do some more reading, and if need be...I'll hone it.

...what else may be causing my razor not to perform as it should? :)

that's why I bought these tools (so I wouldn't have to send it to a Honemeister).

How hard can honing it be? I've read the tutorials, I've seen the video. It's not rocket science. I'd like to...

I've got a stainless steel SR. When it arrived about a month ago, it was "shave ready".

I use a 3" Artisan "New Standard" Strop by one Tony Miller before every shave, as directed.
I also have a...