Thread: Hone and Stroke: Solved!!!?

The magnification is only 100X so it should be possible to feel the slight difference on your thumbnail, depending on which way you move the edge. If it makes a difference on your face, it should make a difference to your thumbnail.

However, it is much more pronounced if you move your thumbnail at an angle to the blade. It is barely detectable after stropping.

Okay, I just did a nearly complete shave. For the first time, cutting beard is not a problem, though I do believe I could have a finer edge. I was able to shave all areas including mustache and beard, though I don't have the courage to go close up under my nose yet.

I also noticed in the barbering book that they do NOT use lather for the second pass on the close shave. Just water.

I tried this, and it worked OK. I was able to shave against the grain with just the water, though I would love to be able to apply a steam towel and strop down the razor again before going ATG. If I could only see through the steam towel.

One thing this book made me want to do is go to a REAL barbershop and get a REAL shave with steam towels and everything.