Originally Posted by
rayman
When I hone a razor, I do use the HHT as a precursor to the shave. It does give me a good indication as to weather or not I have honed the razor to the point I find acceptable for shaving.
Since I have real fine hair the HHT works really well for me. A while ago, I let my hair grow and when it was long enough, I washed it and had my wife cut it. I then took some of it and put it in a sealed contanier. I use this hair for my testing. This seems to help me for repeat testing to a known hair condition.
I also have set my own method for testing. This is how I do it.
Blade is held with the spind pointing down and blade up.
Hair is held between the thumb and index finger folicle end out towards the blade. This test will not work if the hair is backwards.
If the hair is curved, then the curve must be straight down.
When the hair is then touched to a point on the blade and slightly moved, it should fall over not pop.
I test minimum 5 points on the blade
If I test the edge by cutting hair on my arm or leg, the hair should just fall over when the blade touches it. Not Pop. If the hair pops, my edge is just not quite ready yet.
Hope this helps.
Enjoy!
Ray