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  1. 12-12-2009, 06:53 AM #6
    BeBerlin
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    Quote Originally Posted by IanS View Post
    Utterly useless test imho.
    I beg to differ, cf Hanging Hair Test, from trick to probing method - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

    gitano, whatever you intend to do next, do not do it. Send that razor out to a professional, and have it re-honed. You can find some members offering such services here: Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds.

    Rationale:

    1. It will take months, rather than days to get a BBS shave. Which, incidentally, is not a goal, but a side product of technique and preparation.
    2. Having exposed the edge of the razor to high amounts of pressure (cf nicks in strop), it is likely dull already.
    3. If it hurts, don't do it. You cannot force a good shave. You really cannot. The more pressure you apply (shaving, stropping, or honing), the worse your results will be.

    Good luck, and keep us posted.

    Regards,
    Robin
    Last edited by BeBerlin; 12-12-2009 at 08:27 AM.
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