Thread: Light

Usually when I hone I look for the least amount of light reflecting on the edge. Usually if I see a thin line of light it means that the bevel doesn't go all the way to the edge, but light stropping or even dust on the edge can cause light to show. Even the angle can make an edge look completely different, but these least amount of reflecting light the better for me. Once I dialed in on my own person tests I stick with those since I used to get overly obsessed with looking through a loupe or scope and ended up honing a razor far longer than was needed. The less time spent looking through a lens and more spent on shaving resulted in alot less grief. As too a perfect edge in my opinion an edge that I can get a comfortable, clean shave with no adverse side effects post shave is a perfect edge.

You would be better off looking at your edge through a loupe and judging by that. You may even be able to see why it's reflecting that way on 1 side and not the other. Could be the edge is rolled a little or just the angle the light is coming from.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

You would be better off looking at your edge through a loupe and judging by that. You may even be able to see why it's reflecting that way on 1 side and not the other. Could be the edge is rolled a little or just the angle the light is coming from.

I use a loupe too , they are crap to me though, everything looks good through the loupe.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

Usually when I hone I look for the least amount of light reflecting on the edge. Usually if I see a thin line of light it means that the bevel doesn't go all the way to the edge, but light stropping or even dust on the edge can cause light to show. Even the angle can make an edge look completely different, but these least amount of reflecting light the better for me. Once I dialed in on my own person tests I stick with those since I used to get overly obsessed with looking through a loupe or scope and ended up honing a razor far longer than was needed. The less time spent looking through a lens and more spent on shaving resulted in alot less grief. As too a perfect edge in my opinion an edge that I can get a comfortable, clean shave with no adverse side effects post shave is a perfect edge.

Interesting with me a line of light indicates perfection. I have a pro honed one by Hart Steel and there is a massive line of light and it shaves like a dream.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...eam-light.html

I also recall that dude Dr.Matt I think , on you tube saying you should be looking for that line of light ..

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