Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
I don't do my normal prep in fact I am trying to get the edge to fail the test, so I just splash hot water on my face and then just lather...
I start with an ATG stroke on my neck the most sensitive spot on my face..
If the edge pulls, even the slightest bit, it fails... if it smoothly slices nice then I continue...


I would 1) never ever have a shave ready razor and 2) likely bleed to death if this was my standard and my test.

I guess you've probably honed a couple more razors than I have.