Thread: My razor is too sharp???? I like a duller edge??

Originally Posted by treydampier

Since there are many experienced members here, I have a question. Does the grind of the blade effect the impact of the shave in the context of sharpness? The reason I ask is that I feel like the full hollow is the easiest grind to use and hone, but I feel like the wedges really do better than one pass than the full hollow. I am sure its probably the honing, but I use a 12K on each and finish CrOx paste. They all easily pass the HHT and shave test, but I was just wandering if the grind effecting the feel of the edge is related to this topic.

I think so Trey, look back at posts 11-14

I kind of wish we had a scanning electron microscope at our disposal and an SRP research facility to end our speculations. Obviously the Verhoeven paper does not address the perceived comfort of an edge which I care about as much if not more so than "sharpness" or "keenness".

Honestly I love speculating about this stuff and theorizing as much as the next guy, but it can also get frustrating for me; like chasing your own tail.

I love the fact that the Verhoeven paper is there for us. I'm bummed that it leaves off where we need it or something like it to pick up. Perceived comfort based on various edges, abrasives used and subjective opinions in actual shaving. That's why I think for our specific purposes, the Verhoeven paper is only partially conclusive to what interests us.

Chris L