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Uh-oh... in testing on paper you might have messed it up!

Best only to test it on your thumbpad (carefully!) or on hair. BTW the HHT is not a reliable test until you have calibrated it. Much ink...

Don't sweat the black spots (unless they bug you) - they are just cosmetic and won't affect its performance as a shaver.

As for the rust at the pivot, that can be tricky to get to, but dental...

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Colin speaks truth. :)

If I may offer one other suggestion it would be to hold off on the honing until you have your shaving technique down pat. The reason is that if you take...