Tried to shave with my new 6/8 and it tugged so I stopped and used my other Livi. I am sending it out to Doc226 who I believe is one of the best at honing I have used. I don't want to screw around with such a fine razor and know if Doc works on it when it comes back it will be a perfect shaving instrument. A man has to know his limitations and this is one of them. The weight and the blade point are really nice. Didn't think I would like the round point but it feels so good in my hands. The the scales are like looking at Christie Brinkley. Will never get tired of casting my eyes on them.