So I've got an old razor I started practiving honing. It had a minor chip (noticible with naked eye) so I taped the spine and did a few circles on 1000 grit, which seemed to have corrected it. Next, norton pyramid - 5/5, 3/3, 1/3, 1/5. And finally pasted strop - 1, .5 and .25 (which I suspect was an overkill).

Anyway, it didn't pass HHT, which didn't bother me too much. So I stoped it and tried to shave. And - nothing. Don't cut anything. But it doesn't feel smooth so I don't think it's overhoning. Probably just not sharp enough?

What's my next move? Keep honing with a more agressive pyramid? Or something else? I'd appreciate any suggestions.

I have a USB microscope but frankly don't know what to look for other than seeing chips or similar imperfections.