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That is why I mentioned it explicitly, because it is important. What I do works perfectly within the context in which the method is used.
It is easy for me to state that the geometry is correct,...

A razor only lays flat if it is absolutely straight. 99% of what I make is smiling. With smiling razors, the one and only important fact is that when you roll the razor from heel to toe, the contact...

not much pressure at all. If the slurry is thick, I just use enough pressure to maintain a firm contact between the razor and the stone. As for geometry problems: I only hone razors that I created...

The glass stones only come in 8K and 16K iirc. I bought it second hand to give it a try and liked it as much as my nakayama which I pretty much haven't used since.

Yes, the difference is staggering. If you raise a thick slurry and then add a bit of water, the stone becomes a LOT more abrasive while still not creating deep scratches.

I've honed quite a few by now, and come up with a routine that is pretty much foolproof for me. I thought I'd share it with you. I will not claim it works for everything, but it does for me. I hone...