Thread: Thumb nail test

I see. Well, the TNT shows me all the states that a razor's edge can be in.
I felt all the conditions the edge can be with the same razor using the TNT.

I'm fresh at this too, but I only use the TNT to find when my bevel has made it to the edge. Once that bevel is set, I only test with arm hairs through the polishing stages all the way to shave test.

The only time I use the thumbnail test is to check for dings and chips in the edge, once the bevel setting and honing are in play I do not use the TNT as it will only dull what you have already done.

Hi guys, I understand that you don't agree with me. I can oly say that
the TNT works for me. I guess each one of us develops his own method
of testing the edge as accurately as possible. I don't find the arm test and the HHT appealing for example.
I give a few very light strokes on the 4k in order to compensate for the damage due to TNT and then
I move on to the 8k. I also have a copy of the "Standardized Textbook of Barbering" in which the TNT is the test
for honing results.I use the TPT when it comes to stropping. Be well and Merry Christmas to all.

If it works for you do it :<0) Me I can't stand the feeling of the edge going across my nail at all. Not even a little bit. In fact I have to go now, the thought gives me the willys.

if the edge really is diffucult to slide across your finger and digs into your nail is the bevel set?

Originally Posted by Airportcopper

if the edge really is diffucult to slide across your finger and digs into your nail is the bevel set?

I rely on the TNT more to identify consistency across the length of the edge as opposed to whether the bevel is set. You can feel a distinct difference when there sections of the edge that still need work.. a sudden slipper spot is a section that needs more work. For me, it's a prerequisite to the final bevel set tests. I am leaving the determination of bevel set to a combination of AHT and Sharpie.