Gentlemen.
I would like to propose an experiment.

The procedure goes as follows:
Those who participate will be put on a list.
The first on the list (that would be me) hones 3 identical razors and sends them to the next on the list.
Two of those razors will receive exactly the same honing treatment. The third one will be honed in an alternative way, that is meaningful as experiment. The one that receives the razors will test shave with all three and tries to determine which razor was given the alternative honing treatment. He will share his findings in a thread. Next he will be free to devise a new experiment in the above "2+1 format". He will dull the razors on glass to reset the edges and perform the required honing tasks. Then he will send his work to the next person on the list.

For the sake of example here's what I am planning on the razors myself: I will hone all three on the same Coticule with the same method to my usual standard. (I will confirm that they all shave equally well during a test shave). Then I will randomly pick one and do another 30 laps on the dry Coticule. The other 2 will receive 30 additional laps on the Coticule moistened with plain water. Let it be clear that he who receives the razors will not know up front which razor received which treatment.

Some additional remarks:
- No need to be a honing expert, but if you are a complete honing newbie then this initiative is not for you.
- Be prepared that the one that receives the razors after you honed them, also may comment on the overall quality of the honing.
- Be prepared to comment about the razors you receive for testing. If criticizing is in order, you're expected to do so in a objective yet respectful manner.
- The razors will be 3 rescaled Double Arrows. They are adapted to carry straight (non smiling) edges. Don't worry about damaging them or them getting lost in the mail. I accept that risk.
- Uninsured, simple postage to the next guy. Costs to be payed by the one sending the package.
- The box will be selected to be light-weight and reusable.
- Sanitize the razors with rubbing alcohol or some other disinfectant before sending them out and after receiving them.

That's it. I would like to have permission of one of the moderators before we go ahead with this.
If you're interested to be on the list, please post in this thread and let me know. Once the list is complete, I will randomize the order. (I will NOT divide it into a European part and a US part, only for the sake of saving a very few shipping bucks).
Of course I am open for additional suggestions.

Best regards,
Bart.