Thread: Checking the Bevel: Magic Marker Test

When setting a bevel I use a 30X loupe and examine the apex to see that it is developed. The magic marker I use before I get that far to see the bevel from the side and ensure it is getting honed. There is an old thread that I like with great pictures.
https://straightrazorpalace.com/honi...ggestions.html

I'd suggest that for a new-to-you razor, that you Sharpie both the spine and the edge to begin with as well as measure the spine thickness above the heel, mid section, and toe. Spines can be as wonky as bevels and may be why the bevel is wonky.

Cheers, Steve

I also use a red marker, and I use it mostly at the start of a honing session on a razor, so a 1K; sometimes I will re-apply on the 5K and see how that goes, since it's less aggressive and might take longer to get desired results, just an easy check

The marker is a good help, it checks what's getting touched and honed, after that you take a loupe and check the edge for imperfections to see how long you need to work on the edge using the 1K
and that's almost the only difficult part of honing.

Getting the entire edge to touch the stones and getting rid of all imperfections and roughness, once that's done it' smooth sailing mostly and we're polishing and finishing