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Straight down view. Toothpick pointing to the chip.

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Lower angle view.

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"Face side" bevel shot.

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"Back side" bevel shot.

I noticed something during one of the tape changes & accompanying edge inspection. The bevel is shorter in the middle, & longer at the heel and toe on the face side. On the back side, the bevel is shorter at the heel & toe, and longer in the middle. There is corresponding hone wear on the spine from the razor's previous life.

Logic dictates that this points to a slightly warped blade geometry.

I made note of this & moved on, because my primary goal is removal of the chip & practice honing. I'll burn that bridge when I get to it