Thread: Torrey with teeny bevel, a problem?

Originally Posted by BobH

Much is made of having a narrow consistent width bevel but so long as the bevel angle is +/- a couple of degrees of ideal the razor will shave well. Same goes for a wavy bevel as opposed to a consistent width bevel. A consistent width bevel, although desirable, is not totally necessary for the razor to shave well either. I have a few razors with fairly wide and wavy bevels that shave well even thought they look ugly.

Bob

While very narrow, the bevel IS consistent along the entire length except for the toe.

Originally Posted by 57vert

While very narrow, the bevel IS consistent along the entire length except for the toe.

That is good and what people strive for. All I am saying is that it is not always necessary that the bevel be small and consistent in width to have a razor that shaves well. All you need is for the edges of the bevel to meet and the sides smooth for a good edge. I did not mean for you to get the impression that I thought yours was NOT consistent in width. Just that sometimes it is not possible to get a cosmetically good looking bevel, which yours is, and a funky looking bevel can shave well.

Bob

http://tohserver.com/~robin/SRP/Honi...les_Matrix.xls
this should get you there

Originally Posted by 57vert

I have not calculated the bevel angle. What is the equation?

Half the angle of the dangle,

divided by the width of the blade equals,

it does not matter…

if it shaves well.