Thread: First really great shave!

In my experimenting with sharpening, I've gone back to what I refer to as the half-X and I decided to try less sharpening. I've been going all the way down to .25 micron on a paddle strop, but decided not to, this time.

Last night I sharpened a Rodger's Sheffield that I'd only sharpened and shaved with once, over a month ago. It had been a poor shave. I resharpened, stopping at .5 micron.

This morning, I got my most comfortable AND closest shave yet. There was no harsh feeling from the blade and no need to make several passes to clean up any areas. I think I now know what I should be experiencing!

I used my version of the pyramid going back for 2 passes and then back for 1 pass after each 10:

started with 20 @ 3 micron, then:

10 @ 1
2 @ 3
10 @ 1
1 @ 3
10 @ 1
10 @.5
2 @ 1
10 @.5
1 @.5
10 @.5

Tom

I don't know if the .25 works better on harder steel versus softer steel, but it does great on some razors and worse on others. If your pattern works for you on other razors then stick with it until you need to try something else. A great shave is all that counts.

Glen

That's certainly an innovative approach and I don't know if a pastey pyramid has ever been documented before. FUN.

X

I think my eyes are crossed now....lol....and at the same time Im thinking of trying it haha