First off, I'd like to give a big thanks to all the members that loaded up that library with writings and videos. What a tremendous resource. I purchased several cheap and run down razors on ebay and yesterday got my Norton set of 220/1000 and 4k/8k stones as well as a naniwa 12k. Off to the races I went. After struggling to get an even bevel as the spine is bent I settled for an uneven one since there was a bevel along the entire edge. After about 2 sets of the pyramid and about 50 laps on the 12k, 50 or so (lost count) on the CrOx and then webbing and like 200 on leather I took it to the face...three passes later I can't feel a hair! Not the greatest razor, I like em wider and heavier, but I conclude my first honing to be a success as it cut hair rather well...a pretty stiff and grizzly 2.5 days growth. The best part was knowing I took this worn down shadow of a razor though and worked it into a functional tool. All due to the invaluable information and guides provided through you guys. Thanks alot, can't wait to hone the next one!

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It has George Wostenholm Celebrated IXL Razor on tang. Advertised as Damascus steel but I don't know. I didn't polish or anything as this was merely a honing experiment.

Thanks again to all the members and especially those who contributed to writing and posting all the videos in the library. To all hesitant about trying honing I say jump in, plenty of info and videos in the library to get you from an eBay receipt to shave ready and BBS.

Happy Holidays