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CelticCrusader was right. The little bit of honing I did was probably overkill. I think it would have been fine with just some stropping. In any event, it is quite sharp and shaves great. Used a...

Generally, when I have honed a razor either beginning with resetting the bevel or just freshening one up, if it passes the hht it most likely shaves well. I have had it work the other way where it...

Honing report:

Thuringian with slurry
Thuringian with water
Balsa wood with chromium oxide
Strop on felt then leather
Passed HHT!

Can't wait to shave with it. Will give it a try later this...

Thank you. I think I am really going to like it. I have another Dorko that is a 7/8ths that shaves very well. I saw this one and couldn't pass it up. This one is a 6/8th.

My first ebay razor. It is coming from Germany and looks to be a genuine NOS. Seller provided a photo of the coffin box and it looks pristine. 170525

I find slurry useful when using a coticule. I only use a synthetic to set the bevel.

My question is, with a NOS razor, where do I start honing? Do I need to start at the beginning and set the bevel then go through the entire honing process or can I start on a coticule with medium...