Thread: pastes and honing

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Give that man a cigar that is the right answer..

The tough part is figuring the Convexity of the edge, it isn't quite as easy as one is lead to believe by simply reading posts on Shave Forums..

Hint: Research the term "Micro-Bevel" it will let you achieve a Convex bevel much faster, easier, and more accurately then simply trying to "paste" one on there..

You might also do some research into some of the really nice DE blades to find that some also play with Micro-beveling to achieve a Convex shape..

All this stuff is hidden away here in the deep dark recesses of SRP

But don't just read about the experiments that some of us did back then, try your own

Correct me if I'm wrong. Let's say I have a razor I hone with one layer of tape. At my finisher I do my thing and then add an additional layer and do 10-12 laps. Would that not add a very slight micro bevel that would then create an ideal convexivity once stropped?

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

Correct me if I'm wrong. Let's say I have a razor I hone with one layer of tape. At my finisher I do my thing and then add an additional layer and do 10-12 laps. Would that not add a very slight micro bevel that would then create an ideal convexivity once stropped?

Not going say

I will tell you that testing for a convex edge isn't so easy
Requires:::: Well lit clear Magnification, a Marker, and a dead flat high grit hone with NO slurry oh yes one other thing a well trained hand pushing the razor down the hone

The slightest deviation can screw up your carefully laid plans, trust me on this LOL

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Not going say

I will tell you that testing for a convex edge isn't so easy
Requires:::: Well lit clear Magnification, a Marker, and a dead flat high grit hone with NO slurry oh yes one other thing a well trained hand pushing the razor down the hone

The slightest deviation can screw up your carefully laid plans, trust me on this LOL

Cmon I'm not asking the golden ticket. Just that I'm headed the right direction.

You are headed in the right direction hehehe

Just warning ya it isn't quite as easy as many think,,

IIRC it is Feather that does a stepped triple Micro-Bevel on some of their blades that might be even easier

Originally Posted by gssixgun

You are headed in the right direction hehehe

Just warning ya it isn't quite as easy as many think,,

IIRC it is Feather that does a stepped triple Micro-Bevel on some of their blades that might be even easier

Well I am not as proficient at honing as you nor the gear to work with but... I have determination and an ern I'm refurbing that may just see a intentionally convexed edge.

Hmmm

I just remembered this thread when showing this grind in another thread

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...al-scales.html


Post # 19 Oz links this patent

Patent US693524 - Razor. - Google Patents

Read George Korn's description of his objective for the grind :hmmm sounds like this thread huh???

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

Correct me if I'm wrong. Let's say I have a razor I hone with one layer of tape. At my finisher I do my thing and then add an additional layer and do 10-12 laps. Would that not add a very slight micro bevel that would then create an ideal convexivity once stropped?

Look up the unicot method on coticule.be.
I'll say that IME I've had very good results using this method. I'm a believer.