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what bladewith is your razor? I find it much easier to hone a razor that is 6/8 or wider, than the more narrow blades.Also make sure you read up on the wiki on various sharpnes tests and honing...

If your stone isn't flat that is a problem, but It may also be the lack of consistency of your strokes.Or that you use to much pressure.I know I did when starting on the norton.:gl: