Originally Posted by
WW243
Well, I don't look at the stria beyond the first look at a new to me razor. From there it is all feel on the hones. I have a loupe but seldom, if ever, use it anymore.
When I am finished with the finisher, I ever so lightly touch the edge with my thumb pad and if it sticks all the way along the edge...time to strop and shave. I'm probably missing out on some of the fun. I once thought about a digital microscope but then the $$$ went elsewhere. I like seeing magnified pics of the honing progression a lot though, if someone else posts them.