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Thread: The devil in the details
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11-16-2014, 10:18 PM #1
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So as I'm stropping tonight I tried something a little different. I usually open my scales so they are aligned with the blade. Straight. Tonight I opened them a bit farther about 10-15 degrees and the balance was so much better. Anyone else do this?
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11-16-2014, 10:31 PM #2
I have not tried this, but will give it a go on my next shave.
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11-16-2014, 11:00 PM #3
yep I have noticed with some blades I like this feel also & helps keep my blade square wit the strop
Saved,
to shave another day.
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11-16-2014, 11:17 PM #4
I have noticed some of my 6/8+ blades like an extra 10 or 15%.
You can also rotate the strop a little towards the blade.If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.
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11-16-2014, 11:30 PM #5
Yep, some razors and/or scale shapes like to be a fit further open for good balance.
The easy road is rarely rewarding.
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11-16-2014, 11:37 PM #6
I was taught to open them less than straight by about 15º said to be a way of putting the correct torque on the blade.
Both your way and that seem to make honing easier.
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