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Commenting on my own post: actually, I believe that leather contains silicia particles, so could well have a mild sharpening effect. Wiser minds, however...

Update: I've run a few more milder...

I'm honing using the standard X pattern; it seems to me to make the best allowance for inconsistencies in hone surface, razor edge and technique. I'm also trying to keep my hand in the same position...

OK, will do; thanks for the tips. I'll give it another hone today, and test it out again tomorrow.

I recently decided to get started with straight shaving, and could use some confirmation on my thinking.

I normally shave every 2 days with a Mach3, mostly with and across the grain, against in...