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03-21-2014, 08:53 PM #10
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Thanked: 443Like Maladroit, I notice a lot of scratches left from a coarser hone. Looks like you need a grit between that and what you just used. You might want to throw an 8k in there between the 6 and the 12.
I agree with the posters who say to shave first then examine the edge. That way you'll know what you're looking at--an edge that shaves nicely, or one that still needs work. Otherwise you're just looking at an edge and scratching your head.
Also, you may be at a point where you don't yet know how good this shave SHOULD feel, if there's any should to it. Can feel might be better wording. You really should keep a pro-honed edge around as a reference; use it just once a month and put it away stropped and oiled until you take it out next month for a reminder how good this can feel. You might also find that it feels way better a month later than it does now. That's not because the blade got sharper in storage, it's because your technique improved--as it will, inevitably and forever.
Happy shaving to you"These aren't the droids you're looking for." "These aren't the droids we're looking for." "He can go about his business." "You can go about your business."