Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
Actually, I have been using pastes and sprays for several years now and they do a really nice job finishing the edges. Some better and more consistent with others. I have found that the edges last just as long as an edge un-treated and the "convexity" has never been an issue. Many people extent the life of the edge for a long time utilizing pastes and sprays.
For absolute clarity, I certainly didn't intend to say that any of this would be wrong or bad practice in any way. A convex edge is not per se a bad thing, in my opinion. Just something to keep track of when the razor eventually needs rehoning. Getting a bevel flat again, is not problematic at all.
I personally have issues with the longevity of CrO pasted edges. Must be my beard. Whatever CrO adds, I seem to loose it during the very first shave.

Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
I do not live under a microscope when honing.
Actually I do. I check before honing, after (sometimes during) the bevel correction stage, after the finishing and after the test shave.

Best regards,
Bart.