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It's not impossible for everyone to be right. "Too sharp" can be a matter of opinion and what you're used to.

I'll give you an example. I recently shaved with a Merkur slant DE using Feather...

That's at least part of the problem. You should not use the tumbnail test after stropping only the thumb test. You thumbnail will dull the razor.

The thumbnail test tells you when to get off the...

The thumbnail test is done across the flat of the nail about half way between the tip and cuticle. The thumbnail should be moist.

Classicshaving.com has a detailed description of both tests, but I'll tell you what I look for.

The fingernail test tells you when an edge has formed and you can come off the stone. The razor...

I think I may be ready to take the test.

At this point, I've successfully sharpened about a dozen razors, and I just restored one that had a significant nick in its edge. I'm using a Norton 4/8K...