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Well now I've shaved several times w/ all four of my regular straights; and all have experienced the phenomena of my original post. They've all had their edges improved it seems to me just sitting in...

Elves sound like the best explanation to me. Prep was nothing different. Stropping is something I've been doing for nearly 40 yrs, no improvement there. Yes, elves.

OK, here it is. I haven't shaved w/ a regular straight in months! My honing skills are negligible. Last time I honed my 4 straights they seemed to be duller than when I started & I cut a chunk out of...