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tinkersd,

Here is my point of view. First, the shaving test is the ultimate and final test. All pertinent references to sharpening end with the final evaluation of the razors potential to...

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Speaking of overthinking, here is an example of overthinking and over doing the honing.

Everyone seems to "overthink" something, but they like to emphasize the parts they find simple.
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Glen, first I let the razor rest for 48 hours, then I tape the spine, breadknife for an hour, align the striations on the edge, take the tape off, complete an HHT, and finally mix the soap and cream...

I already shocked him two weeks ago when I sent him a PM and told him I shave all the time with razors that don't pass the TPT.

I'm still waiting for his discovery that you can strop on tatooed...

Jimmy,

Just for clarification, are you using a dry TP. I soak my thumb pad for 20 seconds prior to testing.