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Wow, that was a fascinating read. It seems like that describes pretty much exactly what I was running into. I'm going to try one last thing before I send it off to be honed right. I'm going to pull...

Hmm, well, nevermind I guess about the Fromm. Maybe I'll just spring for a Dovo "Best Quality" to use as my learning razor. Or there's the Thiers Issard "1937" razors for maybe $20 more. I'll have...

Guys, I learned a new word a few weeks ago and I've been dying to use it. The word is "askhole", and it's a person who asks questions and advice from people and then doesn't follow any of it.

I...

Yeah, I wish I'd taped this one, and rest assured I'll tape it in the future, and any future razors I buy too.

There's a good chance I'll end up doing that. One thing is I'm the kind of guy who...

I appreciate your comments. I'd only like to point out that if that flat spot was such because I'd lifted the heel end and thus not honed that spot, it would be a high spot, not a low spot. It's...

By the way, thanks to all for all the comments and suggestions! I've read every one, and if it looks like this isn't returnable or that I can't fix it myself, then I'll certainly try sending it off...

I am in the unenviable position here of appearing to be the newb who is arguing with the old hands telling them how it is. That being said, the consensus here seems to be that the flat spot was...

Yes I honed this blade, and quite a few times over the past week and a half or so, attempting to master it. I'm not surprised if the blade looks "abused". Everyone who hones a blade once honed their...

I'm new to straight razors as of two months ago. My first razor was a Feather, and that's what I've learned shaving with. I purchased a brand new Dovo Prima Silver Steel razor from an online vendor,...