-bought too many hones before mastering even one.
-sold hones I shouldn't have.
-had too many razors to concentrate on maxing out one edge.
-made stropping an afterthought.
-started honing before even mastering the straight shave.
I'm sure theres more.
You said stone, so I recommended the Naniwa Super Stone series. But for saving money and getting a sharp edge easy, film is great.
