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Test shave report: Used one on each side of my face and...meh. Improved but still not there. They were still a little tuggy and the shave wasn't that close. Not uncomfortable and no sting with...

Ok, I think I've got it ready for 4K. No chips, looks nice and smooth, bevel has evened out, feels good on the thumb, and it's grabbing hairs and popping a couple.

Thanks for all your help, I'll...

Yep, you predicted it. Back to 1K it is. I tried the 4K joint, did about 50 laps and really didn't like where it was headed. I've jointed twice on the 1K and am determined to work this out. I...

I agree, saw several little chipped looking areas while I was getting the pics. I sort of ignored it as I figure jointing the edge will get that also. I was mostly curious about what was going on...

RayClem: I've thought about getting something between the 1K and 4K, but it seemed most go without. I'll look into it a little more seriously.

Euclid440: Funny you should mention higher...

Thanks for all your responses.

I've done the 8K challenge and got good shaves. I'd be happy with it, but as outback said, now I know there's better.

I've seen you post about shaving off...

That does help. Good to know 300 is not some crazy high number.

I'm still learning to consistently get good edges and last night I found something that helped.

I shaved with a couple of my earlier razors last weekend and felt I could get a better edge (I've...