Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
Well it may depend on what you call a toothy edge but they can shave just as well as a smooth looking edge & if your 'test' tells you something different you may be creating more work for nothing.
I agree completely. I suppose without the experience, one could also create a tooth or two with cutting paper. I would think experience and style with shaving would also determine just how sensitive one is to a toothy edge. I have found that I shave with a much lighter hand than I once did, and may be less sensitive to a scratchy edge. Once gave a small razor to a friend warning that I could not get a really good shave with it. He sends an email saying he got a wonderful shave. Huh? Under interrogation, he tells me he uses shampoo with conditioner between the preshave oil, and the lather, while putting the hot towels to his face. Had to try it and it was a fantastic shave. Unfortunately, I hone more for other people, and don't feel like I can use it on those razors as it may be too likely to cover too many imperfections.