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I rehoned the first razor and the shave was much better. It was much more pleasant and didn't tug and pull. It still possible that the bevel needs reset, not sure though. Just letting everyone know....

Well I honed my second razor and it was better than the last one. I think my problem was not having the edge flat on the stone the whole time for my first honing session. The second time I paid more...

The blade looks the same then as is does now. I don't have a microscope.

I purchased both of my razors from SRD and they have been rough to shave with with the exception when I got some theirs is said paste. The ti paste made the shaves better. I just need to use a...

Well I honed the razor then used CrOx. The shave was still somewhat rough although it did cut more hair than the last times. Did I not hone it enough?

Gracias me amigo!

The X pattern honing will hone the Heel and Toe as well as the middle, thus preventing a frown.[/QUOTE]

See I don't understand what this means. Doesn't honing without the x pattern do the same?...

Yesterday I received my Naniwa 12000 honing stone and a Naniwa Lapping Stone (not the gigantic one). My question is why is it recommended to use the x-pattern when honing? Why can't I just go...