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That's very nice.

Sheffield is good. Swedish is good. Solingen is good. Haven't tried French or Spanish but none would last in the market if they weren't good.

And when you move 01 tool steel from a taped bevel to a non-taped bevel, magical edges occur.

Yes, just something that I never got into. Seems like a lot of hassle.

The factory edge was nice but they tape their spines to hone. I don't so I needed to tune it a little.

Yes sir. Went through a couple. They were good but they couldn't knock my Solingens off the perch at the time. I usually keep two or three straights in my main rotation. One single edge Gem, one DE...

You are correct! Taped edges really cut down on the razor burn though :rock:

I've been on an American razor kick for a while and I'm liking it. Bought a Hart Steel and a couple of Portland Razor Company razors. 6/8 in 01 tool steel 1/4 ground makes for a really good shave.
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