Thread: How can you tell if your blade is sharp?

Clarification here since it is NOT in the Wiki

Dovo pastes

Green = 5-8 micron very aggressive

Red = 3-5 micron aggressive

Black = 1-3 micron medium

White = Linen conditioner actually abrasive quantity is unknown

Yellow = Leather conditioner only

(Dovo micron sizes do NOT relate directly to Diamond micron sizes Dovo pastes are a milder abrasive)

The other green paste is .50 CrO2 Chrome-Oxide which is used as a final paste by many after honing There are differences in the quality of many of the Chrome Ox pastes.... WATCH the stuff made into bars

Diamond paste ranges from 20 micron down to .10 that I have personally seen, there might be more....

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Clarification here since it is NOT in the Wiki

Fixed, I hope: Finishing Pastes - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Feel free to amend and enhance.

#1. I shave with it. If the shave is comfortable, then the blade is sharp enough. To me that's the only real test.

#2. 20 on linen. 12 - 15 on Latigo. 12 - 15 on horsehide.

#3. I don't use stropping paste, but if it works for you.....

# 4. I use the linen before every shave.