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    We have succeeded! This particular razor is now shave ready. What a bitch! However, I have learned a great deal from all of you, and especially you Glen. Without your help and guidance, I would have given up on this razor a long time ago. Now tomorrow, we get to try it out. We'll see if our efforts have paid off.

    Again, Thank You everyone!!!
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    John, how did the test shave go?
    Smarter than I look or, not as dumb as I look. Whichever you prefer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChopperDave View Post
    John, how did the test shave go?
    Not so good. This thing seemed like it was shave ready but when I lathered up and took one stroke, I knew it was not ready. It left hair (WTG) and when I tried (XTG), it just seemed to drag and pull. At this point, I'm perplexed on what my next steps will be. I'm going to have to regroup and think of a different strategy. The blade is sharp, just not where I want it. Thanks for asking. I appreciate it!
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    Back to the 1k and re-start

    You can futz around in the middle and try and pull it together, but honestly until that bevel set is able to shave, you need to stay down in that grit area..

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Back to the 1k and re-start

    You can futz around in the middle and try and pull it together, but honestly until that bevel set is able to shave, you need to stay down in that grit area..
    I knew you were going to say that! Don't you have a magic wand that solves all honing problems? I would like to rent it...Like you say, it's back to the 1K stone. I'll keep trying and let you know soon, I hope. Thank You for keeping me straight!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johntoad57 View Post
    I knew you were going to say that! Don't you have a magic wand that solves all honing problems? I would like to rent it...Like you say, it's back to the 1K stone. I'll keep trying and let you know soon, I hope. Thank You for keeping me straight!
    Getting the bevel set *is* the magic wand.
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    John I remembered this thread it might help with some ideas


    http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...bing-over.html
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    So everyone, I had the blade evaluated by an expert and we have come to the conclusion that the spine will not support (too thin) this razor getting a good bevel or sharpening up to a shave ready condition. I mean we could take some drastic measures to get this thing shave ready but sometimes you have to cut your losses and move on. But I sure did learn a lot about razors, stones, steel (softness and hardness) and the process of honing itself from all of you.
    That being said, this razor will now go to my showcase as a relic of the past and someday, I'll give it to my grandson so that he will have something to remember his pappy when I'm dead.

    I want to thank all of you that helped me. What I learned from all of you will help me in the future as I get better at honing!
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    John

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