Thread: Circular strokes and bevel setting.

Hi guys,

1) I use circular strokes during the bevel setting procedure.

I do it because the general guidelines indicate so.

What does it do exactly? Does it speed up the bevel setting session?

Is there another reason for giving circular strokes?

I've seen in the video clips that circular strokes can be given in 45 degree angle for wedges and smileys.

What is the difference from 90 degree angle circular strokes in practice?


2) When do you think a bevel setting session is needed?

I do it when the razor is very dull.

Is it possible for a brand new razor not to have a good bevel established?

I guess it's very possible for an old and/or used razor to need a fresh, even bevel.

So, would you recommend to go through bevel setting on every razor that it comes to my hands

for the first time anyway? Would you suggest to make sure I have a good edge established on all my razors?


Thanks a lot.

Originally Posted by ssg1

Hi guys,

1) I use circular strokes during the bevel setting procedure.

I do it because the general guidelines indicate so.

So do I

What does it do exactly? Does it speed up the bevel setting session?

Yes

Is there another reason for giving circular strokes?

Yes it is very easy to even up a bevel

I've seen in the video clips that circular strokes can be given in 45 degree angle for wedges and smileys.

What is the difference from 90 degree angle circular strokes in practice?

I never hone a razor at a 90° angle to the hone, it just feels wrong somehow


2) When do you think a bevel setting session is needed?

I do it when the razor is very dull.

So do I

Is it possible for a brand new razor not to have a good bevel established?

Yes it most certainly is possible

I guess it's very possible for an old and/or used razor to need a fresh, even bevel.

Yes it is

So, would you recommend to go through bevel setting on every razor that it comes to my hands

I do only because I want to make sure I feel comfortable that the bevel is well and truly set by my hands, some may require very little to get there


for the first time anyway? Would you suggest to make sure I have a good edge established on all my razors?

Yes

Thanks a lot.

A bevel reset might be very light, or very heavy it really depends on the razor

Wow! That was a great way to reply to the thread and help me out!. I'm absolutely covered. Thanks a lot.

I like to hone every new razor I get regardless of condition. I hone with tape so I like to set a new bevel with tape so when the razor needs a touch up I know I can do it with tape.

I've also found that someone else's definition of "shave ready" may not be mine - especially with eBay purchases.

John