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Personally, I never would consider, or recommend, going from a 1k to a 5k. I know that others do it, but I definitely prefer smaller jumps. A 1k, 2k, 4/5k progression definitely would be my...

I may have been a tad too overconfident in my assessment, but I really do believe and hope that this resolves your problem. it's not the cure for all honing issues, but it will help to keep your...

Of course there is slight variation in steel, but I don't think it can be assessed in the OP's photos.

So there is your problem and the good news for you is that it is easily solved. Think of the geometry of the razor. Tape lifts the spine a little off of the hone but as the tape wears the spine...

How frequently do you change the tape? Do you change it between grits?

I don't know what you mean by a "blank razor," but Vivaldi pointed out that he bought the razor from SRD a year ago and it shaved better at that time. If the blade had not been tempered, the steel...

I am concerned that you are not reaching the edge, as there does not appear to be much if any improvement as you progress up the grits.

If the entire edge and bevel looks like that along the entire length of both sides, then your bevel is set. The main thing to look for in the scope is a continuous surface on the bevel with NO...