I have a loupe as well but I don't find that it's enough for my preference. 200x works well for me.
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OH! You guys are soooo sensitive! :roflmao
I see one side of a story. Where's the shave ready ebay pic to compare?
Yes! Where? :shrug: barely saw a mention of an 'Ebay' edge. OP was referring to an edge he acquired from the classifieds, I think!
Here's an ebay edge from a razor I purchased and received Saturday:
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It didn't claim to be shave ready, in all fairness. But this is what I saw in the ad, and a lot of people bid on it because it was a "coveted" name brand:
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The final point I'll make is this and I'm sure that experienced honemeisters will agree with me. It doesn't have to have a shiny finish. These are two other great shavers:
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Ebay edge looks more like an aerial photo of a coastline.