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    Welcome. I have nothing of value to add in regards to honing. So, what those guys said.
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    Hello and welcome to SRP.
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    Welcome aboard!

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    Welcome to SRP.

    If you are going to own just a few razors for your own use, having the honing done for you makes more sense. Lots of folks are in this boat and it is a cheaper way to go.

    If you plan on owning lots of razors, restoring, or selling, or collecting, then learning to hone is a must. I agree with the Naniwa stones mensioned. Its a good way to go. But done think your going to be knocking it out of the park right away. Honing takes time to get right. I too am in the area of a year under my belt in honing. Yes i do well at times, but other times its back to the stone 2 or 3 times before it right. You learn to get real picky on what your looking for and then its back to the stone.

    Its fun and a PITA at times. Whatever you decide, your welcome here and we will help you along the way.
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    Hi and welcome aboard. What type of honing are you looking to do. Butter knife to razor or just maintaining what is already going well? If just looking to keep em sharp 1 hone is all you need and much easier to learn.

    Otherwise a setup like Outback suggests a cheap razor and start practicing. Don't bother moving further than the bevel till you can get that right. Rest will come easier its the bevel where most new honers come unstuck.

    Good luck and any questions feel free to ask.
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    Welcome, a boatload of helpful honers here, of which I am not one. If you have a razor you'd like dulled, send me a PM

    But seriously, welcome!
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    Hello from coticule land and welcome on the forum.

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