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  1. 05-24-2014, 01:33 AM #1
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    I thought a smile came from either poor honing or personal preference. I was under the impression the blade was supposed to be straight
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    No. This is a smiling razor . Is that what you mean ?
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    Name: 1400896397439.jpg Views: 237 Size: 34.3 KB This is the blade.
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    Very slight smile. Looks like you haven't changed it too much..
    You may need to try diiferent strokes to get contact . Magic marker test may be of help.
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    Ok. How do I save it?
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    Almost every correctly honed razor I've ever seen has at least a slight smile.

    As others have said, do the magic marker test to get a visual of what is really happening. find a video on "rolling x-stroke", that will be the best way to proceed with this edge



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    Maybe even some tips here by gssixgun:
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ml#post1280594
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