Unstropped Refreshed Open Razor Report
Well, I've finally done it. I "refreshed" (resharpened) a nice American razor (been using it almost entirely since the calender year) and used it for a shave without finishing it on a strop.
I have a little acne that is starting up on the bearded part of my face that is difficult to shave, but it doesn't seem to be tender or anything (redness of acne flare ups conceal redness of razor burn). I was delighted to see that there were no spots of blood from the shave after blotting myself dry for the witch hazel follow-up. A good number of spots from yesterday's shave, about a week into a high-quality DE blade (possibly 5 shaves with each side). Despite the bumpiness from unkind previous day's shave I'd have to say shaving off a nice, high-grit finishing hone doesn't seem too bad. Of course I stropped it plenty after the shave, the dual-purpose of course to dry the edge before applying some mineral oil.
I don't think this post belongs in the honing section, but I wouldn't mind if it was moved there.
Anyone else with thoughts or experiences shaving straight off the hones?