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Finally got a response from Norton:


"Yes, it does seem irregular to have such pitting. If you would like to exchange the stone please take it back to the retailer where you bought it. They...

I don't expect to hear back from them for another week or so, per their last communication, but I'll see if I can get more information at that time.

Here's the second image I sent to Norton - it shows the dispersion of holes across the entire surface of the 8000 side (major holes circled in pencil). One thing I noted was that there were indeed...

Being new to straight razors and even newer to honing, coupled with honing an extra, non-shave ready razor to practice on, leaves me with limited judgment skills when it comes to looking at the razor...

Not sure if I need to be concerned. Right after posting, I did get a reply from Norton, requesting further information. I only have one macro lens for my camera, so this photo was the best I was...

Hello. I’m new here and about two months into straight razor shaving. It was my new year’s resolution, and I decided to do a 100% plunge. I am now slowly learning the honing process. I purchased...