12k edge. Same test.
To my eyes the 12k edge fares better than a coarser edge.
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12k edge. Same test.
To my eyes the 12k edge fares better than a coarser edge.
There are so many variables, angle of shave, prep, razor, etc, etc. When i first started, i found my biggest problem to be stropping, and it took some time for me to realize that, and correct it. For me, now, i am more interested in maximum shaves before hitting the hones. I am up to a modest 26 shaves on one razor, but have had as little as ten shaves from shave ready razors. In all honesty, the biggest problem with learning to shave with a cut throat has been me, operator error.
Thank you. I got you used a loupe for taking those pictures and it seemed quite impressive for a loupe! :)
Those kind of pictures are in fact what I get when I use a microscope with around 200x magnification. It is an optical microscope with an USB ocular and I guess your Veho is around a real 200x. I too agree 200x is enough for our scope. Pictures at higher magnification (Mine can reach 1280x) are amazing to see but I think they do not add anything interesting in order to understand the quality of honing, saved the fact you can evaluate honing scratches and linearity of the edge/teeth.
A wonder loupe indeed! :)
The higher the magnification, the harder to focus the subject. It is however very interesting to see an edge at higher magnifications.
Definitely! Truly wise words! :)
I think I need to follow the advice: I am sure I would spend less and less time in honing! :D