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I applaud your efforts here gentlemen, but it really does sound to me like you're trying to reinvent the wheel. The Paper Towel Test is what barbers have used for years as a standardised test.

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I hone till I pass the HHT, sometimes better than others, but I don't see the point in finishing with the stones if it's not gonna cut.

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If tests like the HHT and TPT go well, you can move on to the shave. The first shave on any newly honed razor is considered a test, The Shave Test. Never dry shave your face. Trust me!

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*whew* Had me worried there.

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NO! HHT is done with a hair in your hand. Shave Test, which employs the cutting angle shown above, is done with full prep to your beard.

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My hair is very fine and will respond to HHT only responds badly to this test. I also believe that the most important stone for building the edge is a fine hone (Norton 8K in my case). For that...