Thread: The HHT test

I try a sample of both my hair, which is thick and dark, and my wife's which is fine reddish blond.

I let about 3/4 of an inch of hair protrude beyond my finger tips. I lower the hair down onto the razors edge and lightly pull the hair downward and across. I do this again and again from point to heel.

What I look for is a smooth slicing sensation, all along the blade, with little to no resistance. I don't want the blade to grab and pop the hair away. I don't consider that a pass on the HHT. It's a sign that I'm getting close, but not there yet. Sometimes I get the hair to slice right up the middle and that, I find, is also preferrable.

If the razor passes the HHT with my hair, but not my wife's, I can usually solve that with additional stropping.


Scott