New to the Straight Razor world (Shave #100 should be at the end of August) but its going very well thanks to all the the support from the SRP community.
Since I have been kicked out of RAD Re-Hab more than once already, I needed to start learning how to not only hone but restore razors, something that I've found that I like doing.

This razor was one of those "gift with purchase" that came my way. It was in such sad shape that I decided to see if I could get it shave ready - and I managed to do that and shave with it (not bad for a noob) but I believe I put this frown in the center of the blade.
I believe that was from my 2" 1K and lack of experience...(getting a 3" 1K and a DMT 325)
When I set it down on graph paper to ask for help I see the smile...with the frown in the middle.

The Razor is a George Wostenholm & Sons IXL, Washington Works, Sheffield.

I've followed the posts on Bread-knifing, Bread-knifing at a 60 and 45 (hat tips Glenn and Lynn) but what should this look like if and when I fix it?
Since the spine has a slight bow will the edge match that bow?

For reference the grid is .25"

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Despite all of the problems I was amazed at how well it shaved, it even ended my fear of spikes...

I await your advice and counsel...