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Well if you go with norton stones let me know. I have an extra flattening stone I can contribute to the cause. I bought it off Amazon and the plastic box it came in was cracked in the mail. I emailed...

I jumped in with both feet. I've got 6 razors that came shave ready. Plus I bought a set of hones, pastes and a bunch of antique store razors and a couple gold dollars to learn on. I think I have 15...

Just noticed we are both from Denver joined the forum in Sept and have the same post count.

To raise the dead thread ;).

Ok, never had the courage to mute the points and instead focused on technique (light touch). I'm happy to report this razor is my best shaver and no more issues with...

gssixgun, thanks again. I'll give it a go when I get home this weekend.

camera phone from hotel at 5 am. Sorry, not the best picture. The edge is almost perfectly straight the point comes down to make a very sharp angle at both the heel and the toe.

gssixgun, awesome thanks for the reply. I've watched quite a few of your videos but dont recall that one either.
SO basically, round the points on the edge, very lightly with the blade perpendicular...

I could see that sitting in a display case. I wouldn't be able to get such a beauty wet.
I have other razors that are square point and do not run into the same issue. The difference is they are...

Jimmy, to round the heal a bit -- do I just hone it a little more, add pressure on the heal? What's the best approach?
Ecormier, not sure if your just being cheeky but I wear a goatee and around my...

I have a new Thiers-Issard razor and the toe and heal are a little pointed. As I shave, if I don't keep the razor completely flat heal to toe, it can bite. More of a scratch than a cut, but still...