Thread: What is the definitive edge & shave??

[QUOTE=toolarts;240422]

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I think I understand what your asking here Colin, and would answer that my personal definitive test of the edge is an Against The Grain (ATG) pass with no preamble on my neck.... /quote]

I have to second Glen on this one. ATG under the chin is the real test. If it isn't sharp, it hurts immediately. It is a good test.

toolarts

I will third that one. ATG under the chin is indeed a real test!!!

If you were blindfolded and someone gave you a shave with you not knowing you were about to get one and you couldn't barely feel the blade on your face no matter what direction it traveled and you ended up with BBS all over and not the faintest hint of any irritation thats it for me.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

If you were blindfolded and someone gave you a shave with you not knowing you were about to get one and you couldn't barely feel the blade on your face no matter what direction it traveled and you ended up with BBS all over and not the faintest hint of any irritation thats it for me.

I understand the nerve endings in your face begin to die as you grow older. Is this true?

I've never gotten anywhere close to complete BBS, but if I can cut the hairs on the right side of my oesophagus (sp?) like butter, the blade's sharp and my face is happy.