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I do agree. The vintage Bismarck does a better job. However also the new one, properly honed, does a good job, although - in my opinion - not as good as the vintage one.

Thank you for your reply. I started honing it with a 8K just because of the initial seller honing, not a bad job, but however not good.
The Chinese basalt stone, usually compared to a 12k grit, does...

In my opinion the "old Bismarck" has a higher quality steel with a rounder and velvety touch. Of course, this also depends on honing, but - as far as I can tell - the old one is better.

Hello there Gentlemen,
last week I received this brand new razor as a gift. Although it has been honed by the seller - at least, I was told so - in my opinion he did not do a good job, however...