Thread: Default edge size Vs. stropping touching area

Here we go.
These picture you can see the clear division between the edge and the rest of the blade.
If you look carefully at the first picture you will see a subtle brighter area close to the edge. That's the area where the strop touches

Thanks a lot for the quick comments!

How does it shave?

Did the retailer hone it or is it the factory edge? I have heard that the factory edge is getting better and may only need a good strop, but the historical consensus seems to be that it needs some attention from a pro. Either way, it is not a bad idea to get in touch with someone to hone your blade. If you're interested in learning the skill, I would highly suggest learning on a couple blades you aren't overly attached to.

I did a quick newspaper strop before using it... I'd say it wasn't a smooth pleasant shave (my first shave ever though, difficult to compare), but did the job.

I bought it from "Scissor & Co" in amazon. I don't think they honed it, they didn't say anything about it. Almost sure it's a factory edge which for a first shave wasn't that bad.