Thread: Paper testing razors

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Actually I don’t write this, to get you to change your thinking. You have already drunk the Kool Aid… and want more, you believe you can hear the difference.

I write it for other who will read it and they will believe, it is possible and as true, if not challenged.

There are those that claim they can tell the difference in keenness of a blade by the ease in which it cuts a single hair, and then assign it a number and maybe they can. But I have never heard anyone claim they can do so by the sound it makes.
At some point, someone has to call Bolshevik!

My point is even if you could or anyone can tell the difference, what does that tell you about the shave potential of the edge?
Here’s an idea, shave with the razor… and stop promoting a myth.

They say as many as 10 percent of folks believe, Elvis is still alive…

I know, I know, this may come as a shock to some of you… sorry.

Bolshevik! Where? I don't see anyone pushing their method other than you. So maybe you can tell me why my duller razor not only pulls a little but makes noticeably more noise? I hone and test shave over 300 different razors a year. I think I would know, as would those shaving with those razors, if my methods did not work! I have no doubt that your methods work for you, and I agree that an early, fine, visual inspection is paramount to a successful result. But why is it that many shavers judge by the Sound and feel of the razor on the strop to know when the razor is ready?

If you didn't come here to see what people have to say about this stone, and/or their honing methods, why are you here? Its amazing to me how people can be so negative about something they have never tried. It's clear to me that most of the posters here are at least getting fairly consistent and satisfactory results from the efforts. IMHO
Respectfully,