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Thanks to everyone for all the replies. I'm going to go out today and see if I can get a small cheap microscope, some various sandpaper etc and then get back to work on this. I'll lap the stone, do...

The Bevel was like that when I got the razor. Does that mean it's defective? Does the bevel have to be totally even before the razor will be sharp?

I'm assuming that the circular honing will be...

My Razor has a bevel along the edge of the razor. Some parts seem slightly wider than others and it's shiny from end to end and the entire width.

What is Cirdular honing?

I use the X pattern...

When I do passes on the stone I just pass it straight accross the stone with the edge leading. I try to apply as little pressure as possible but some pressure has to be applied otherwise the blade...

Hello,

I am new to straight razor shaving. I have a DOVO 5/8 silver steel which I got new a few weeks ago. I have been attempting to hone it myself using a Norton 4k/8k, and stropping using a dovo...