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Well,

I just shaved with the razor that I practiced with last night. I had done many practice laps on the 8k with some 4k backhoning thrown in to keep from edge deteriation.

I shaved without...

I have talked to two wonderful gentleman on the phone this week. I have come to some conclusions.

1. I can get a keen edge with diamond paste but but it doesn't hold up very long.

2. My...

I haven't used a marker.... I have been using a microscope extensively and watch the edge with back lighting to see the waves or lack there of as it gets sharper.

Alan,

Thanks for the reply. I understand the X pattern works..... Just have had problems with the heel coming off the stone before it gets enough honing and the toe gets sharp first.

I am...

GL,

My first razor came from you actually. It was a M.Jung #80 spike point with white scales. It shaved well as I can remember but I have since re-honed it and it works very well. It has been my...

Jimmy,
I was trying to leave scratches for strength. I have had my first scary edge hold up about 5 shaves and then start pulling. Thanks for that description of your process. I haven't had luck...

I have been trying to leave the deep 1K and 4K scratches to have "teeth".... With trying to shave off the 8K, would I do more polishing? Am I trying to get sharp and comfortable.... Different than I...

Jimmy,

Thanks for that detailed response. I knew you would help me eventually. :) I have read the "Shaving off 8K" thread but didn't fully understand it. Couldn't tell if it was people showing...

I understand that..... Just trying to understand the puzzle. I know there is a lot of trial and error but asking questions saves a lot of trial and error sometimes. :boohoo:

What is my finishing...

Okay.... will try that. Thanks.

Well, I talked to Lynn on Tuesday at length and I am now a expert honer :fim::fim::fim:.... Just kidding. He and I just hit it off. Guess the fact that we both enjoy building fly rods had something...