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I say "Go for it", pyramid away. Do you understand overhoning diagnosis and correction? See if you can get a sharper edge by having the razor complete a more confident HHT.

After you've done...

Your lack of fear over the edge is indicitive of the smoothing edge. Once your mind realizes the straight feels like "a razor" it becomes easier. It sounds like your really close. I might practice...

Yes, these guys do know their stuff. All razors are somewhat dull from the factory, don't let that worry you. They all need honing of some sort. Same reason they don't sell guns with bullets in...

Yes, exactly. I had the same pressure issues when I started. It only took me 2 years to figure the problem out. :roflmao

I think twice the weight of the blade is pretty good advice, and...

Ofcourse that works well too. I find that I spend a lot of time polishing what was already a decent bevel now mucked up with added striations of 4K (and 1K in your case).

I'd rather just evaluate...

MMMMMM, I typically don't use a pyramid scheme on a new razor. I wouldn't be afraid to overhone as all you need to do to correct it is to back hone a few passes.

My secret, and please don't let...