Thread: Can't get 2 razors to shave

If it is not the stone, it is technique.

Post some pics of the current bevels and one of the edge on a flat surface to ensure the edge is straight and one straight down on the edge to ensure the bevel is fully set.

Or continue doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

Bevel pics. I know the stria is not perpendicular the entire length. Part of improving my stroke. It's getting better. And more "gunk" keeps showing up at different parts of the bevel with further honing. Still pitting/corrosion at the bevel?

Edge flat on black plastic mouse pad.

I tried to get pics of the edge under to 250x scope. I couldn't get the scope to focus on the edge.

Camera phone pics of the edge against a white background. The black plastic mouse pad had too much glare and reflection. Again, very difficult for me to get good lighting without shadows and focus on the edge. It's the best I can get. Thanks again for all the feedback. I'm reading and re-reading it, and absorbing bits of it at a time.