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That it shaves arm hair, does not mean the bevel is FULLY set.

Look straight down on the edge, with magnification. If you see any shiny spots it is a chip or where the bevels are not meeting.
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Well, setting the bevel is 80 percent of honing, you can buy a 1k King for $20, and a Naniwia Economy for $25.

Or you can set it on a Lapped Washita. Make sure all your stones are lapped, arks are...

It is not unusual for a new shaver to damage an edge with the first stropping. The edge that Gugi put on the other razor, may have been wiped with the first stropping. Stropping can take some time...

I am constantly amazed by edges of razors, folks send me, that they claim are shaving on.

But then, I recall guys shaving with old, scummy, throw away cartridge razors at the gym.

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Cool, sometimes you get lucky, I have honed some that were fairly well ground, but it is rare.

Yes, the grinds are wonky, the stabilizers too thick, as are the spines. They are just cranked out razors. The steel is good though and with some work they can be made to shave, then you just have...

So, first with naturals, they are all different and will perform differently, with Arks you do need more pressure than synthetic stones, ease off on pressure for your finish strokes.

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