Hone review #2 The Bismarck
The Bismarck and the Wostenholm were finished on a 20 k suehiro.

On the first pass, the Bismarck shaved better than the Torrey. With an even deeper hollow, the blade is thinner and sings out nicely as it cut through the beard like butter. It feels better to the hand - more precise.

But on the second and third pass I was struggling to keep the blade flowing smoothly. Clearly my lather was the main issue -- I was testing a new brush for the first time, and haven't dialed it in yet, and my lather was drying out before the pass was over. So, extra struggle around my chin and upper lip.

Next time with a tried and true brush and soap combo, and I'll see how it goes.