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Hmm... maybe it's OK then... what kind of shop is it? If it's a place that specializes in razors and shaving gear, I'd suggest taking it back to them just to confirm whether it was honed prior to...

Congrats! Sounds like a solid start. :tu

As Brenngun said, the stinging will get better with practice. In addition to figuring out the angles, a lot of guys use too much pressure when starting...