I'm fairly new to straight razor shaving and have never honed. i have a couple of good straights and have been practicing my shaving skills. I have read though this thread and bought the required supplies. Lapping film set. Plexi base. Paddle strop and pastes. USB microscope. And I have a flea market vintage from Solingen that needs a hone really badly. So I think I am good to go when everything gets here.