Thread: My hone wont pass the hanging hair test

I would describe my dovo as extremely sharp. It chops straight through stuff including my fingers. But it doesn't pass the HHT everytime. My revisor I would describe as buttery smooth shaving. But I have a tough time with it right underneath my chin and usually go to the dovo to clean that up. Which is weird. Since it passed the HHT everytime. This confirms to me that the HHT is nice. But does not mean it will shave you BBS with no effort.

I have honed them both a lot and do the exact same methods of honing. The bevels look the same everything. The only difference is the razors themselves. 1 person and two razors doesn't confirm a theory but I do find it interesting. I cannot explain it. If anyone can please let me know!

Originally Posted by suits123

I would describe my dovo as extremely sharp. It chops straight through stuff including my fingers. But it doesn't pass the HHT everytime. My revisor I would describe as buttery smooth shaving. But I have a tough time with it right underneath my chin and usually go to the dovo to clean that up. Which is weird. Since it passed the HHT everytime. This confirms to me that the HHT is nice. But does not mean it will shave you BBS with no effort.

I have honed them both a lot and do the exact same methods of honing. The bevels look the same everything. The only difference is the razors themselves. 1 person and two razors doesn't confirm a theory but I do find it interesting. I cannot explain it. If anyone can please let me know!

Just a WAG but maybe you are more familiar with the Dovo.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Just a WAG but maybe you are more familiar with the Dovo.

That may be possible. And it still lends to the doesn't really matter about the HHT as its the one that doesn't pass as often.

You may find this a interesting video as part of it shows an alternative to the HHT!:
http://youtu.be/GVSyeXQsP9w

Originally Posted by robwolfgang

G'day guys first time poster here. I have a 4000 and 10000 grit waterstone( both japenese).My razor honed recently wont pass the hanging hair test but passes the shave test

Perhaps if you "HHT 1-5" and "HHT works for me" people would actually read the OP it might show the true nonsense of what you are saying He has a shaving edge, he now needs to Learn and Calibrate his HHT with his hair and see if it is even a viable test for him...

I've read all about seven of the OP's postings on SRP. There is a fair bit of nonsense going on, but it may not be all on the respondents. I'd guess he needs to a do a bit more than calibrate his HHT. Such as, learn to hone, learn to research, learn to shave, learn how to use sharpness tests, learn to be patient, learn to accept advice, learn what shave ready is, etc.

Many apologies if these seems antagonistic. Not my intention. Just adding a bit of perspective.

Originally Posted by regularjoe

I've read all about seven of the OP's postings on SRP. There is a fair bit of nonsense going on, but it may not be all on the respondents. I'd guess he needs to a do a bit more than calibrate his HHT. Such as, learn to hone, learn to research, learn to shave, learn how to use sharpness tests, learn to be patient, learn to accept advice, learn what shave ready is, etc.

Many apologies if these seems antagonistic. Not my intention. Just adding a bit of perspective.

You are probably more right to the point with your post then I am about just the HHT

I think we just have to accept the fact that this subject will never go away and somehow find peace during the discussion of it.

On the other hand, I think I'll just go have a couple beers and watch Jerry Springer a little bit.

Originally Posted by ace

I think we just have to accept the fact that this subject will never go away and somehow find peace during the discussion of it.

On the other hand, I think I'll just go have a couple beers and watch Jerry Springer a little bit.

...don't get me started on Jerry Springer....

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Perhaps if you "HHT 1-5" and "HHT works for me" people would actually read the OP it might show the true nonsense of what you are saying He has a shaving edge, he now needs to Learn and Calibrate his HHT with his hair and see if it is even a viable test for him...

Well, sounds to be me then . I did answer the OP question, I believe, it was after a couple of _general_ remarks about the HHT I added some _general_ and personal remarks about the HHT