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That would be my bet. But I haven't seen, or shaved with, the razor.

. . . When you hold it 1/8" above your arm, and "shave" with it above the skin, does it "pop" arm hairs ?

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FWIW (I' not a microscope maven) --

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I don't know how good the optics (and alignment) are, on the microscope you ordered. You'll find out quickly enough.

If there's color...

Yup. A proper "compound bevel" requires _more_ layers of tape as you increase grit number.

Charles

As a "medium-cost" compromise:

. . . Find a jeweler's supply store, and get a "10x triplet diamond loupe".

Like these:

Loupes | Magnifiers | Watch Maker’s Loupes | Head Magnifiers
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+1. Evaluate the edge with a loupe (or microscope) before starting to hone it.

If you don't have either tool, start with 10 or 20 light laps on your finest stone, and test the result. If it's...