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Given that it came from e-bay and never provided a good shave then my guess is that it needs a good bevel set. So I would do 1k until the bevel is set then progress upwards.

Michael

I think "bevel not set" is a better idea as to what might be wrong with the edge.

If you continue honing the blade then that's something to look into.

Michael

It sounds like the Lynn honed razors are working fine. Send him the Engels too and see how that works when you get it back.

My guess is that you didn't quite have a good edge after you honed your...