Quote Originally Posted by Steel View Post
Bob, I think this is an excellent test and I understand that it doesn't work for everyone but I am interested in how YOU do it. Could you elaborate a little more? For instance, I also use this test and try to keep the blade as flat as possible (maybe 10 degrees or less) and "shave" a single hair at skin level. Is this similar to what you do? Just curious and was going to PM you but figured someone else may have the same question.

I also use a TPT and look for the sensation where it seems to be sinking into my thumb. Hard to explain.
I duuno, never really gave much thought to it. Maybe more of an angle than you use and the hair should easily cut from just the weight of the blade is the best I can due. Everyone's arm hair is different and will probably react differently too.

The best explanation of what the sensation should feel like during a TPT is "sticky" and I'd go along with that. A light touch to the thumb pad and a sticky feeling as you pull away.

Just a novice speaking still feeling my way around this honing thing too. Sometime I get a decent edge and other times it is back to the hones.

Bob