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I followed all of the advice I received. I watched more videos, used marker test, made sure the bevel was perfect and stropped extra. Today I had an amazing BBS shave!

Thank you for all the help...

Yes, also my first time shaving with a wedge. That certainty is another variable to consider.

Thank you for the reply. I should have mentioned, I did hone with 2 layers. The hone wear on the sides was there previously. I will try extra stropping.

I am pretty new to honing. I have honed 5 or 6 razors over the last couple months. I am attempting to hone my first near wedge, smiling razor. It's a 8/8 Joseph Rogers. I did a bevel set with my King...