Thread: Paper testing razors

Originally Posted by Slurryer

Thanks to all that contribute useful info. Euclid440, between the venom, I see tons of wisdom. Thanks for your input here as well. I could do without all the furor, and misquotes, but whatever.

We see a lot of budding experts come to SRP with claims they cannot substantiate & methods that are wasteful of steel, to name but a few things we deal with. Please don't mistake cynicism with venom.

Originally Posted by Slurryer

How much does the paper affect the edge? Let's say on your final swipe through a piece of paper, and you're satisfied that the edge is where you want it, are you needing to take the razor to the hone again? I think what I'm confused on is that if a razor can slice through some fairly coarse facial hair, will a thin piece of paper ruin the edge of the razor?

Paper has clay & other fillers in it so it is more destructive.. Any destructive test is ok while setting a bevel as long as you finally set the bevel. What you don't do is use those tests at end stages of honing.
You hone the razor to shave hair so any damge thru shaving is acceptable wear n tear.