Originally Posted by
Utopian
I routinely only look at razors under the scope during the bevel set. That pretty much tells me all that I need to know and it prevents missing things that the most sensitive thumb can miss. I know when my bevels meet in a good edge because I can see it.
AFTER the bevel is set, as confirmed under the scope, I am fine with "hone it, strop it, shave with it."