Quote Originally Posted by doug954 View Post
Tried out the razor today and it seemed good, however my technique leaves a lot to be desired. Also, about the gold dollar razor......I didn't buy it to shave with.....it will be my razor to practice with on the hone.
This is my experience and the way I understand it.

Shaving is the ultimate shave test to be done when you are absolutely finished honing. I don't know of any other method to truly measure the progress of one's honing skills without actually putting steel to flesh.

kind regards,

Simon