I have a geo. W and sons ratler grind and it is by far the sexiest razor I own.
I bought it "shave ready" and it did shave smooth on arrival. Not close but comfortable. I gave it a touch up on my swatty and now it gives more "feedback" with tone and feel. It's still not a close shaver.
My standard is a Boker Edelweiss. I honed it on film and Swatty and it is amazing.
So why does the gw give me grief?
As recieved the heel didn't really shave. I have a goatee and like to use the heel to cut along the strong side edge. Tip to mid belly was fine. After my hone it shaves tip to heel but not butter and not bbs.
I'm tempted to send it off for a pro hone, I'm not sure why there is no love with this razor. I so want to.
I wonder if the temper is off.
Thoughts?