Magnification helps get a great edge
I have used magnifying glasses and microscopes to look at edges on my razors but wasn't quite sure what to look for. I've read as much as I could find on the subject and watched videos and got great information. Last weekend I took a vintage Puma that just wasn't shaving smoothly and took a picture of the edge then reset the bevel on a Naniwa traditional 1000k stone. Worked up with a 5k, 8k and 12k Naniwa superstore. Then to my 20k Suehiro. When I looked under the scope again I noticed the lines on the edge were much closer together and were very slightly angled. I then went to my Mastro Livi loom strop and did 20 laps on the chromium oxide. Again took a picture and noticed the blade looked smoother and the lines were darker. Then went to the skin side and did 30 laps. The lines seemed slightly duller. I felt the edge each time I looked under the scope and it really stuck to my thumb now. Cut arm hair half way up with no problem, really popped. The shave was amazing. Really smooth, with no irritation. I am going to take another vintage razor and try to finish with my Escher and Ark Black. Feels great to see an edge like the ones I see from people like Lynn, Alfredo, Mastro Livi and others who really turn out great edges.