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So yesterday I started over. I went back to the 4K and used the circles to get a better bevel. Then I religiously followed the pyramid method described in the Wiki here followed by 20 passes of...

Thanks. I believe the straight steel is quality. It's a vintage razor (don't remember the name offhand). I also have two properly hones straights to compare with. My problem frankly is that I...

I did lap it.

I visually looked (not with a loupe) at the bevel and it seemed relatively even. I would not say it was popping off arm hairs - it took a little effort for me to cut the arm hairs. ...

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I have a Norton 4K/8K only. I purchased an Ebay razor for $25 and I wanted to practice honing. It came quite dull so after a long time, I reset the bevel not using any tape on the 4K. I...