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No, I use black marker on the bevel to see if it is getting set all the way along the edge and tape the spine. If you do have a warped/bent/twisted blade you will have to use a different stroke...

For sure, that is another big factor in learning to hone and that is learning to deal with blades that are not perfect. You have to learn how to deal with warps, twists and smiles which rquire...

Again, I'm no expert but you just might have hit the nail on the head. I am sure none of my razors would pass a HHT, never done one, but they do shave well enough. Maybe you are staying too long on...