Quote Originally Posted by Kees View Post
Thanks for your feedback on the angle. I hadn't noticed myself. I guess that offers an explanation as to why I found a few burrs on the cutting edge. Under a loupe they didn't look like nicks but rather like the cutting edge had a few folds to one side. Took me a while to hone those out. Lesson learnt: never lend your precious tools.
Yes, I think that pretty well confirms the angle was a bit unusual for straight razor use. Might explain a bit of irritation too. Still an interesting adventure you had.

Bob