Thank you for your reply and the suggestion. No snags with the Qtip. Its been honed recently (by me). I have limited ability to check the blade under magnification, but it is smooth. The issue is that this has been the case ever since I started using it, regardless of the number of times it has been honed by me or a professional. I do occasionally get a more drag-free shave out of it, but that is usually with 3-4 days of beard growth.

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What does the edge look like when looking straight down on it with magnification?

Also take a QTip and lightly run it along the edge from heel to toe with just the cotton part touching the blade.

If it snags cotton or you see shiny spots, it needs a touch up.