Thread: The great experiment

An experiment like this should be invaluable, Harold, as I spent lots of time and dough to see.

Someday, really soon, you will be able to look at a razor (fresh off the stones. Or not.) down it's throat, stick it to your sideburn for a downstroke, and know instantly what's-up and adjust right then. Adjust as you go!
Kindof fun!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It IS loverly, Cheetah, my man! T'aint no frameback, however! (don't get me started! )

SO.....How does it shave, Cheetahmeat?
Inquiring minds need to know!

It shaves Dolphin Smooth....Dolphin Smooth.

SO sorry I though this was a frame back. How would you describe this blade then or what would you call it?

Thanks

CMP

Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

It shaves Dolphin Smooth....Dolphin Smooth.

SO sorry I though this was a frame back. How would you describe this blade then or what would you call it?

Thanks

CMP

Personally, I would call it a Rattler grind, buddy! HEAVY rattler!

Dolphin-smooth....... You got to be kidding!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Personally, I would call it a Rattler grind, buddy! HEAVY rattler!

Dolphin-smooth....... You got to be kidding!

Cool! I have just been educated. Rattler Grind it is then! it does shave dolphin smooth...lol. Rub it on some linen first...LMAO

Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

Cool! I have just been educated. Rattler Grind it is then! it does shave dolphin smooth...lol. Rub it on some linen first...LMAO

I would need to see that, Cheetah!

Wow, sorry I'm late to the party Harold. As a few know, I was preoccupied helping a brother move into his home but he does things for me as well. That was great of Tom to do that for you. He's an all around good guy!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

If I may, That razor looks disposed to a frown. The spine seems humped and the bevel looks frowned to match.
I think hunched-up somewhat? Am I wrong?

Certainly it is good as it shaves well!

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I'll check it on a flat edge. I think it's just the photo, but I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I suppose it is just me. Seems a 'modern' design with the spine protruding past the point. Might be a straight spine, just looks like it tapers down toward the tip. An illusion, I suppose.

Definitely not a smiler is what I should have said!

I have not experienced one that big and heavy with a completely straight edge.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

I had to look twice at that williams and put a ruler to my screen but I think it's just the camera angle.
Makes it look a little 'humpy' for sure.
Eagle eye Tom!!
But a nice blade Harold. Love the aggressively deep jimps!

I have taken some shots like that of blades that were straight so I think it is just the pic.

Originally Posted by engine46

I have taken some shots like that of blades that were straight so I think it is just the pic.

Tom's going to have a chance to judge for himself soon

So today, after ranting about my fondness for heavy grind smilers, this gem of a 7/8 Filarmonica Doble Temple came up in the rotation.



It is a full hollow grind (I think), but has plenty of heft and superb balance. It also is a SR shaver's dream.

It is a long razor but has a feel to its edge that is smooth as butter. To even things out I got alway from my MDC and Castle Forbes and used Mike's Natural Soap, which I've hardly ever used before, and didn't have a good first experience with, but it worked with this beast of a blade (or the blade worked in spite of it) and I got as close a shave as I've ever gotten. 2 1/2 passes -- WTG, XTG and scything -- and I was smooooooth!

The length of the blade does threaten ears, and the sharpness (or my technique) raised one small weeper, but I have nothing but good things to say about the way it shaved. Comfortable, close, singing (kinda) and great balance made the shave a home run.

I think again tomorrow I'm going to rotate one of my standards in, to see if it is the razors, or what I'm learning that are creating such good shaves. Just another dimension to the experiment.

Thanks Tom, for the chance to do this!

Hard not to like those, Harold! Indeed, taping the ears back is a good idea!