I have not been honing long and have run into a dilema. Under microscopic view (50X) my razor's edge has definate hills and valleys no matter what I do.

Background. It shaves adequately with and across the grain but against the grain it has a tendancy to skip (mostly chin). It isn't like I have a overly course beard either.


I am honing with 3M Micro abrasive film and mineral oil (15, 5, 0.3 microns respectively).

I have gone from face chewing sharp to manageable shave sharp but can't seem to get that "cutting through hot butter" shave, especially against the grain.

Am I correct that the edge should not show these imperfections under the microscope?

Any words of wisdom are appreciated.

jocko