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Lapping paper is often taped to a glass plate. Advantages are the extra weight and absolute flatness.

I learnt how to hone without a reference shave-ready razor. You know when you're there: when the shave is comfortable. When the razor lets you shave the hairs off your arm along the entire length of...

@daflorc,

Forums are very tricky. Members post their opinions. Most of the discussions are about advanced techniques. As a newb you should be concerned with the basics.

The basics of honing are...

Nothing wrong with a 3" stone. Most naturals are less wide. As soon as you acquire a taste for naturals or vintage barber hones (as most of us have) you'll have to learn how to use narrower hones.

I don't get this. daflorc wrote he had 3 good shaves with it. So how is it possible to have good shaves with a bevel that is not established?

All of the above are true but do not answer you questions IMHO.

You got a shave ready razor so the bevel should be OK, so if you dulled it by stropping incorrectly all you need is to hone the...