Thread: How sharp is shave ready?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I might add the area on either side of my windpipe. For that area even a shave ready razor requires different blade approaches and stretching techniques.

Those are my test spots too, ATG right from the get go, with soso prep, on the neck, is my shave ready test before they head home to you guys....

Now not to bust out anyone, but I just read over at B&B about a guy who gets the razor back from being honed, and the first thing he does is all sorts of tests on the thing then after all that, he shaves.. I have always said these Tests are for those people that hone razors, not for people that use razors, the Shave test is the only test that counts....

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Those are my test spots too, ATG right from the get go, with soso prep, on the neck, is my shave ready test before they head home to you guys....

Now not to bust out anyone, but I just read over at B&B about a guy who gets the razor back from being honed, and the first thing he does is all sorts of tests on the thing then after all that, he shaves.. I have always said this Tests are for those people that hone razors, not for people that use razors, the Shave test is the only test that counts....

I've never understood why anyone would do that

If you wanna know if it's shave ready, shave

Originally Posted by richmondesi

If you wanna know if it's shave ready, shave

I couldn't agree more. That's why I jumped right in after opening my box today.

Verdict: Shave ready.

Originally Posted by richmondesi

I've never understood why anyone would do that

If you wanna know if it's shave ready, shave

You might want to mention that in your thread over there then

Originally Posted by gssixgun

You might want to mention that in your thread over there then

I'm trying to remain positive in that thread publicly. However, PM has been sent

Originally Posted by Otto

Have you read:
The Shave Ready Razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki
in the Wiki?

Thanks for the link. It was a good bit of information.

The variation in views is understandable, though it does make me reluctant to represent a razor as "shave ready" in a trade. I know what sharp razors are, since I've had several honed by Ken Rupkalvis. I have also honed a few of my hone which give me shaves that are as close and comfortable.

I would call those "shave ready," as well, but worry some expert on the receiving end is going to say, "You call that 'shave ready'? Police!!"

So no doubt I will offer the usual caveats you see: "I'm not a honemeister, but it gives me close / comfortable shaves."

Velvet Squegee.....

Velvet squeegee is an awesome term! lol

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

......... I might add the area on either side of my windpipe. For that area even a shave ready razor requires different blade approaches and stretching techniques.

This may be slightly off topic so sorry in advance if it is, it is not intentional, I recently started honing and am very happy with the results, however the area either side of my wind pipe has always been a problem to get bbs, no matter how smooth the blade shaves.

I wonder if you could elaborate on the blade approaches and stretching techniques Jimmy?

I have watched Jockeys shaving video until I can almost lip sinc it! and He covers the diagonal technique very well IMO, but still find that if I am going to get any burn or rash, or an area thats not quite bbs, its going to be either side of the windpipe under my jawline

Thanks Guys Ralfy