I had honed my razor about two and a half months ago before trying a full face shave. I decided to hone again now that I have more experience with the straight. It was amazing the difference. I am sure that improving my stropping technique and much of the reading hear about honing has helped.
I did roughly three passes some areas got more. The shave is not BBS but nearly is. This promises to be a good day with a start like this.