A query for the experienced..
I was a Tool & Die Maker in my former life, so things being flat, level, straight and true to size of equal dimension was always important to me.
I've been practicing my honing skills, and checking as I go with 4x and 10x loupes, and being somewhat encouraged by what I see. But, it occurred to me that a spine of varing dimension will cause a corresponding imperfection in the edge, or so I would think.... So, out comes the old Etalon 1" micrometer to ckeck the thickness of a few spines, and found most to be within .0005 to .001". Not bad IMO for razors that had been previously honed by unknown individuals.
So, the questions..
How much "real world" difference would a slight difference in spine thickness make to the edge?
Could a difference in spine thickness encourage the formation of a smile or frown?
Do any of the experts check spine thickness with a mic, for a problem razor or just generally?
Will a honemeister even attempt to even out spine thickness before setting a bevel on a problem razor?
And last, but not least...
Am I overthinking this whole thing and becoming a bit too anal about it?