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You've pretty much hit the nail on the head. It depends on the hone you are using, the particular razor vis a vis type of steel used and the extent of honing you need to do which depends of course on...

Its just the way it is with these razors. Probably the steel. If you tried normal edge maint. honing with just the weight of the razor you would be spending a lot of time at the hone and I'm not sure...

I don't think taping is an option with these razors because you have to tape the whole razor and like you said the tape will not last but a very few strokes.

Sounds good. keep us informed how she shaves when your done.

The blue is a very slow stone you might try it with some slurry at first and then switch to plain water. It might go a little faster.

the problem is on the convex side the entire razor comes in contact with the hone and you have to use some pressure as you hone. So you have to actually tape the entire razor not just the spine and...

Its about 3 to 1. More strokes on the concave side to fewer strokes on the convex side but thats for touchups and minor honing. If your doing some edge restoration I wouldn't worry about it. Notice I...

Your honing ratio's are off from the recommended ones however if you have to redo the bevel the normal ratios for general touchup and minimal honing are out the window. You have to hone until you get...

Yea thats about it though after this experience I'm starting to wonder if it really matters.

I just thought I would share some pearls or wisdom with all the japanese Straight fans out there who have interest in honing these things.

One of the members asked me if I would look at a vintage...