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I have always said the same thing when it comes to just talking HHT

"You have to develop the test to make it meaningful" it has to have a fail point that goes to a pass point for it to actually...

Alan that is a great read !!!

I am also one for only doing the HHT after stropping, and I have taken the time to develop mine...
Alan you should also mention, and I know you didn't because you...

You really might want to read through this thread about HHT it is just the last big one, there are many more on here...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honing/59054-lets-talk-hht.html


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Sammer, you also missed this subtle line from the OP, it isn't just the HHT that is missing but the shave as well at least the way I read that...

The shaves so far are alright, but I feel like...

Yer not weird Paul, I tried the same with a hair extension thingamabob that the wife had for making herself look more beautimus.. the HHT failed horribly by popping hair easily at 1k and above...
I...

I have not had one of those yet, hopefully Ron or Sham will read this, those two guys collect Barber's hones...
If the hone is a fine grit and obviously a Barber's hone then it is most likely your...

There is no way for me to honestly answer that, I can tell you that most Barber's hones are designed for only 5-10 laps at the most...
I you are using it with water or dry I would try soapy lather...

It isn't as sharp as it once was...

To get it back it needs to get sharper again, that is done a few ways which you already metioned...

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