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I hone my own. My edges are not on par with pro edges I’ve used but I’m often a few weeks between shaves and I like it a little forgiving on the flesh. I’m not too fussed about billiard ball smooth
I only ever sent one razor out for sharpening, it was for some comedy level sharp from someone using Ken Schwartz sub-micron sprays. Glad I tried it, not for me.
In the first few years I bought maybe ten or more cheap vintage razors from people who seemed to know what they were doing, was a nice way to try different blades and edges.
That brought a chuckle. Ken is no longer with us, but I had many a phone conversation with him about sharpening and about his products. I liked Ken’s enthusiasm for freehand sharpening and for making different abrasive products available. We did not always agree so some of those conversations were heated. I don’t have any of his sprays but I do have a bunch of CBN and polycrystalline diamond powder (PDP) emulsions. I use them, but agree wholeheartedly that you can do without them.
I did the same, and it gave me the assurance that the blades I hone feel just as sharp and pleasant.