It's been great following this thread and I've learned a ton.
Thanks Mike for sharing, I'm sure this has encouraged some of us to have a go who otherwise may have shyed away, it's certainly given me new enthusiasm.
The scales realy do make a big difference, that's a nice job.
Hadn't noticed the jimps before Mike, would be nice to elaborate on that aspect at some time.
hollowing and ht are the steps that give me cold sweats, but following your progress has eased this somewhat, look forward to test shaves, keep us posted.

JG
Deckard