Originally Posted by
roughkype
OK, here's a followup to my Fast vs. Smooth thread, and a post there about slurry from Jnats.
I don't know if a slurry-moderated edge looks smoother than an edge of the same stone used just wet. Here the word "smooth" loses some utility. Does the smoothest edge as seen in a microscope give the smoothest feeling shave? Or can that perfectly smooth-looking edge actually give a harsh shave?
Do I understand correctly that the slurry actually dulls the edge a little, and that's what creates the smoother feeling shave?
Also, do I understand correctly that a harsh-feeling blade comes from a blade either being too toothy (keen, but with too low a grit) or from being too keen?
Assume that shave prep is all correct. I'm trying to "be the edge" as I puzzle this out.
Many many thanks!