Paco, the most simple way to hone the razor would be "as is". My question was more directed at a tactic to sharpen the razor with an eye towards correcting a problem that will multiply on itself with each additional honing. I also wanted to ensure, through others experience, that the razor shouldn't be problematic. I hate nothing more than sitting down to hone, and discovering I've overlooked/dismissed an error that needs correcting before I can actually sharpen the razor.

Adding pepper to the radiator will help it hold water for the time being(simplest). While finding the hole, and repairing it will fix it permanently(goal). So...I guess that's why not the simplest first. I'm not in a hurry. I wanted to do it right, and only once.