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Just thought I'd update this. I used the 8k but my honing technique wasn't that great at the start so it failed the HHT. I then practised and did some pyramids (4k/8k) and finally had it pass the...

Well the first shave was kinda strange. I stropped it well, it passed the HHT, popped some hairs off my arm, and felt very sharp on the thumb.
I did the first pass but found that it kept getting...

Wow, lots of new replies! I didn't check this thread for a while. Great info guys. I still haven't shaved with it yet but only a few hours to go until I do; so will update you :D

From what's been...

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately not from classicshaving and not honed.
Hmm well I haven't failed in honing anything yet. More accurately, I haven't honed anything yet so my confidence rests on...

My new Dovo Ebony finally came!! (stainless steel spike point). Its like Christmas has come early for me :p Unfortunately I have already shaved so won't be able to test it until tomorrow or the day...