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Ha! I did that too Joe. I tried just using the edges and corners, and the stone became high in the center!

My stones aren't dished. The reflection is perfectly undistorted as it travels across the...

Not true IME except maybe in the abstract sense. Most of the wear on jnats come from raising the slurry, not honing the razor. If you're careful about using even pressure over the entire hone face...

If the vendor is reliable and has honed razors on it, it's most likely flat. Sight down the stone face at an angle at a light source and see if the reflection distorts as it moves across the surface....

I do what Marshal does and have had no problems.

I use regular Zinnsser brushing lacquer. The advantage is that an overnight soak in alcohol will remove it should you wish to.

Cheers, Steve