Originally Posted by
Euclid440
Yea, this is one of those razors that Glen talks about, where you should, first try to set a bevel, before you spend a lot of time in restoration.
On this razor, you would have seen the pitting on the bevel and possible crumbling of the edge. Then, at the very least, you would be aware of the potential problems and do exactly as you are doing and see if you can fully set a bevel, then do a full restore if the edge will hold.
It is, for you a great exercise in honing and you will learn a lot about honing and squeaking out an edge from a problematic razor. It will make honing razors with good steel and straight spines, that much easier.