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Please don't mistake cynicism with venom.
Point taken.


Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
Paper has clay & other fillers in it so it is more destructive.. Any destructive test is ok while setting a bevel as long as you finally set the bevel. What you don't do is use those tests at end stages of honing.
You hone the razor to shave hair so any damge thru shaving is acceptable wear n tear.
So does there exist an objective test prior to the actual shave, that will give an indication of how well this edge will perform?