I presume you are new to honing? You just have to figure out what works for you. Any time the question comes up you can see how different people use different approaches. One guy uses a scope, one uses tactile feedback etc. You just have to figure out what works for you.
I like using magnification just so I know what's going on. Probably a professional deformation since I use an ultrasound at work a lot.
Yes, pictures dont shave but a picture can tell me when something isn't right so I use it more as a problem solver than to tell me if the shave will be smooth, that I can't tell from staring at it.
Agree with the gents above. If I saw what you saw on a synthetic edge I would go back. I am willing to bet that resetting the bevel and progressing up will improve the shave.
One more thing, if all the pics are from the same razor, same stage then it's a nice demonstration how changing the angle of viewing and lighting changes so much what you are seeing.
I like using magnification just so I know what's going on. Probably a professional deformation since I use an ultrasound at work a lot.
Yes, pictures dont shave but a picture can tell me when something isn't right so I use it more as a problem solver than to tell me if the shave will be smooth, that I can't tell from staring at it.
Agree with the gents above. If I saw what you saw on a synthetic edge I would go back. I am willing to bet that resetting the bevel and progressing up will improve the shave.
One more thing, if all the pics are from the same razor, same stage then it's a nice demonstration how changing the angle of viewing and lighting changes so much what you are seeing.