Question on WTG

[razoredgeknives]

So I have sharpened several razors and have been shaving w/ them for a couple of years on and off. My question is: how does your face feel/look after being done with your WTG passes on a freshly honed razor? Mine removes a decent amount of the stubble but there is still some visually there until I go across and then against the grain for BBS. I am wondering if anyone hones a razor good enough to simply do WTG passes and call it a day...?

[Siguy]

Perhaps, the razor is not sharp enough or their is an issue with angle or both I experienced both.

How are you honing the razor, if I might ask?

Oh, and, yes. Many here get a DFS(Damn Fine Shave) with a WTG pass alone.

[criswilson10]

I think a lot of it might have to do with your beard type and prep. When I do the whole "wrap my face in steaming towel" thing my WTG gets more hair than my day to day routine of just a hot shower. Either way, for me there is still hair there to be removed with an XTG pass and or ATG pass to get even closer.

[razoredgeknives]

Perhaps, the razor is not sharp enough or their is an issue with angle or both I experienced both.

How are you honing the razor, if I might ask?

Oh, and, yes. Many here get a DFS(Damn Fine Shave) with a WTG pass alone.

800-10k choseras, then 1 & .5 diamond, and finish on .125CBN. The stropping is very limited to around 15-20 pps with each grit. I have had feedback from others who have shaved for years that it produces a very smooth close shave, but I was just curious as to other's experience. Here is a pic of the finished edge...

I think a lot of it might have to do with your beard type and prep. When I do the whole "wrap my face in steaming towel" thing my WTG gets more hair than my day to day routine of just a hot shower. Either way, for me there is still hair there to be removed with an XTG pass and or ATG pass to get even closer.

Cris, how awesome is that... I live in Easley lol!! Thanks for the input btw...

[Siguy]

What's the magnification of that edge and did you edit out the rest of the blade?

Also, I've been a 4 pass guy as of late. One north-south, 2nd east-west, 3rd west-east, 4th south-north.

regards,

[razoredgeknives]

What's the magnification of that edge and did you edit out the rest of the blade?

Also, I've been a 4 pass guy as of late. One north-south, 2nd east-west, 3rd west-east, 4th south-north.

regards,

It's 230x on a Dinolite Am3011 usb microscope... No I didn't edit out anything, that's the level it's zoomed into. Yeah I think I will try only a WTG and see how it goes on a fresh razor... But you can't beat them all together!

[BobH]

There is a reason why I don't use magnification that high. It can make any bevel look bad with all those striations that you don't see with a 20x loupe. I'd rather not drive myself crazy.

Bob

[BobH]

So I have sharpened several razors and have been shaving w/ them for a couple of years on and off. My question is: how does your face feel/look after being done with your WTG passes on a freshly honed razor? Mine removes a decent amount of the stubble but there is still some visually there until I go across and then against the grain for BBS. I am wondering if anyone hones a razor good enough to simply do WTG passes and call it a day...?

I am the same as you and do 4 passes. Always wondered about the one pass shave. I have never gotten one even with a Muhle R41 and Feather blade. I don't think my edges are that crappy or technique that bad so I just write it off to everyone having different beards.

Bob

[razoredgeknives]

Oh, and I forgot to say that I can get BBS without any weepers or cuts, so I don't think it's my technique... I learned in a hurry that I must use a shallow angle when shaving to avoid bleeding and pain!

[criswilson10]

Wow and I thought I was all alone in this little town.
I'm guessing you run razor edge knives in G'ville?