I believe the best way to test a newly honed razor is to shave with it. I am confused about what is the difference between a bevel and a wired edge. I do not have a true definition of a wired edge as far as performance and visibility. From videos, a wired edge is the visible line that shows as you slowly move your razor in bright light. I am honing a razor and it gave a comfortable but not very close shave according to other razors I have on a first pass. I was thinking of back honing and starting from scratch. I do not want to jump to conclusions. Please correct my newbie hearsay.