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02-17-2014, 04:58 AM #1Chasing the Edge
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Congratulations. And heck yeah, i learned from Lynn's videos and recommend them all the time. Thanks again to him, and others who make good instructional vids.
BUT don't ever confuse any HHT with a shave-yer-face test. The second one is the only one that counts. Here is one fellow's ideas WRT "shave test":
What is "The Shave Test" for a Straight Razor - YouTubeButtery Goodness is the Grail
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02-17-2014, 03:44 PM
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Sigh. As quoted from the Wiki "There are frequent posts asking about the hanging hair test (HHT), and frequent responses discouraging its use to determine whether an edge is shave-ready. An HHT is best used as a personally developed measure;"
Once calibrated it can be a very useful test and of course the shave test also confirms smoothness. It sounds like your blades passed both of these tests. Once again congrats.
What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one
02-17-2014, 04:16 PM
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I did the HHT with the henckels and it was cutting hair, not at an alarming rate though. I didn't know any better (having not read the wiki) and went to shave with it only to end up disappointed with the result. After actually achieving a sharp edge, the HHT did help me distinguish how much more sharp the razor was the second time around. I definitely agree with you; once you have a better idea what you are looking for then there it is a good thing.Originally Posted by Steel
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