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    I So I started honing recently and noticed on my first straight razor and I noticed a slight curve (0.5-1mm) on the bevel right on the very end of the toe. Oddly enough I also noticed this one my other straight razor sharpened by a honemeister. Is this from improper amount of force? What might cause it and is it detrimental to the razor? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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    I think I know what you mean, but if you don't mind showing a picture, that way we can make a better assessment

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    Sure thing, if you look closely you can see a every so slight curve.

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    A wee smirk.
    It’s a good thing.
    It is always best if they are honed towards a slight smile.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    A wee smirk.
    It’s a good thing.
    It is always best if they are honed towards a slight smile.

    Oh, never heard of that. Why would it be beneficial?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirasy View Post
    Oh, never heard of that. Why would it be beneficial?
    An absolute straight edge is common, yet it is the closest thing to a frown.
    A most undesirable thing, a frown. It will cut you and look silly.
    You will not get a shaving edge along the whole blade unless you swipe it off the edge of the hone.
    TBH, that is how frowns are made!

    Honing toward a smile on straight edges is beneficial to keep the geometry good and away from said frown.

    It is accomplished by lifting the toe ever so slightly at the beginning of a stroke, lowering all flat in the middle of the stroke, and lifting the heel ever so slightly, on the end of the stroke.
    It is oft-called a 'rolling' stroke.
    This should be done on the bevel-setter and continue through honing.
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    Man, that's really interesting. Over decades of constant shaving and honing would it eventually get a bigger and bigger curve at the end? That would sort of kill the aesthetic for me.

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    In theory it could, but typically people have blades like that with a very slight smile and maintain that.
    Some razors are made that way to start with, some have very dramatic smiles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirasy View Post
    Man, that's really interesting. Over decades of constant shaving and honing would it eventually get a bigger and bigger curve at the end? That would sort of kill the aesthetic for me.
    The key is 'ever so slightly'.
    OR, you could just use a razor with such a bevel. Simpler.

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    A smiling edge delivers a 'scything stroke'. Very desirable and comfortable, I feel.
    A straight edge is more primitive to me. Must be careful!

    A frown anywhere in the edge is downright undoable. Will lead to problems.

    Let's see your whole blade, both sides.
    Otherwise. we are speaking of air.
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    Sure things. The rest of the bevel is straight as far as I can tell.

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