Thread: Hess 44 failed the shaving test.. miserably.

You just illustrated why I always look at my razors through the microscope before even thinking about using them. Not only is it pretty fun it sometimes saves us from our own excitement when wanting to use a new razor. I'm sure you'll ahve it shaving in no time.

Just picturing all of those little chips along the edge scraping along my face makes me cringe.... Certainly not what you would be expecting from a NOS! I'm sure it'll be a great shaver once you hone 'er up properly and get rid of those evil skin-tearing chips.

Dave

p.s. What kind of a microscope do you use?? I've always wanted to look at the bevel more closely, but I don't want to invest a lot of money in a microscope. Would those little jeweller's microscopes provide enough magnification?

Radio Shack has a handheld for ~$13.00. 60x - 100x with a led light from above. 60x is probably a little more than you want and it's a bit tough moving it along the edge being handheld at that magnification but it does the trick and you just can't beat the price.

Originally Posted by Quick

Radio Shack has a handheld for ~$13.00. 60x - 100x with a led light from above. 60x is probably a little more than you want and it's a bit tough moving it along the edge being handheld at that magnification but it does the trick and you just can't beat the price.

Sweet! I will definitely look into that. Thanks for the lead,

Dave

Thank you for also pointing out quite well that passing HHT does NOT mean it will shave !!!!