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BTW Glen, the 3-2-1 finish did make an improvement. Good tip.

This is very interesting to me as the razor in question is in fact a Henckles Friodur. Maybe when I get some spare cash I'll pick up a felt strop and CrOx. What are the practical differences between...

Ok, I watched both videos. I ended up trying Lynn's technique only because he was starting with a factory edge, and mine was a factory edge before I tried to refresh it which started this whole...

Do you have a link to either you or Lynn's shapton videos by chance? Can't seem to find it in the library.

Edit: nvm, google is your friend.

Well, I've had two shaves with the Ralf Aust, and I have to say I'm not impressed :(

The Henckels had a better edge. From the factory at least. Not sure if I sure try another conservative pyramid...

I finally had time yesterday to take the Henckels back to the hones. I tried the sharpie test and I can definitely say now that the razor was not taped previously.

This time I did the full...

To you and others who asked about whether it was taped...I do not know. When I ordered the razor from shavingshop.com, I put a special note on the order asking whether it would be taped, and then I...

All of that is correct. And by pressure, I mean that I used enough to keep the edge in contact and guide the blade, but no more than that. Just the weight.

It says something like "Make sure to thoroughly wash your tool before going to the next grade. Debris from lower grits may damage your tool." I'm going off of memory here, but the English translation...

I do have experience with honing, but only on wedges. I started off with half- and full-hollows but couldn't get a good shave with them. I soon found that wedges were "easier" to shave with as a...

Got a set of Shapton 4K/8K/16K glass stones this week. I also got an Atoma 1200 for lapping. Now, my Henckels-Friodur 7/8 full hollow was due for a refresh (or so I thought). So I lapped the Shaptons...