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I agree with ya edhewitt. I've definitely noticed that it mellows out by the second or third shave.Mellow is definitely preferable.

I think I found the source of the nicks. I went back to the...

I suspect it will get better as it's used, as most naturals do. Time will tell though.

I saw 1 little micro chip, and I think I roughed up the first 3/8 or so of the toe. It doesn't look too bad,...

Yea, I've heard the Guangxi hones referred to as a Chinese hone of indeterminate grit. I use it solely because now after an excruciating amount of prep, it has finally started creating finer...

Well, I saw a few things I didn't like on closer inspection that may take a little more than the 12K to work out. That's why I was thinking about dropping back to 4K. I'll be more careful on the CrOx...

I have 2 Loupes, this one: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Deal-Jeweler-Magnifying-Magnifier/dp/B00M1HAF9Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418700229&sr=1-3&keywords=loupe

and this one:...

I did 2. First with the grain, second was XTG on my face and ATG on the neck. I didn't think I was quite good enough to get it too sharp, but there's a first time for everything I suppose...What...

Ok, so here's the story. I sharpened up the Dovo today, gave it the works from bevel setting on the 1K all the way through a 12K slurry stone, then switched to arkies to finish her up. Stropped the...