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I haven't graduated to creating an artistic rendering of our favorite edge attributes, but was pleased to have been able to capture edge sharpness on both digital & film. 'Hope they come through alright. Attachment 212414Attachment 212415
For ref. its lopping hair 1"+ from point of hold.
Nicely done Rob :tu
Hey are you going to be in Seattle this Sat ???
Beautifully done sir!
Glen, Dang it - I'm heading that way, but have to stop short in Tacoma. A couple friends had a fit of poor judgement and want me to do the pics at their wedding. I sure wouldn't want me to. :) This is terrible. I'll miss you & several others. I hope its great time.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
How the heck was the patterning done on that spine???
edit: never mind, I get it now. On my phone at first viewing I thought the small lengthwise grooves were in valleys but nowI see that is not the case. Still, it's very nicely done.
Was that a gray hair? I find that they cut more easily!
My gray hairs are more difficult to cut. Too limp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Dagnabbit!!!
Now this is exactly why beginners should not bother with the hanging hair test. The calibration is too specific to the individual's hair, and besides, too many beginners lack gray hair.
Venturing into the realm of too much information...(again)...
I have long since accepted gray hairs on my head, as well as a few other locations, but it was still pretty irritating when I found my first gray ear hair!
:cry:
I know I am out of the loop but those pictures show/prove nothing. :shrug:
Then try a loupe.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by 32t
Loop, loupe, Good point.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKRob
I still don't see it.
It's showing that the razor cuts hair even with the minimal resistance provided at a distal point & that it simply falls over rather than flying off somewhere. IOW the razor passes thru the hair rather than grabbing it & breaking it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 32t
How the razor passes the HHT is crucial rather than if it passes.
Great picture, and great explanation on the HHT.
Awesome blade too, and clearly stellar hone job.
:tu
Nice picture and illustration. I've never been able to get a blade to pass the HHT, even after they were professionally honed. :shrug:
I won't get into the debate but those are nice pics.
It was, indeed, a gray hair. The few darker hairs have measured (micrometer) .0018" thick & don't cut for anything. The white chest hairs come in at .0033". The razor is a beloved Williams creation, purchased from the honorable Riooso some years back. The spine is carved like a rope pattern, extending completely around the shank - making an artistic set of jimps that surround the shank. Like most Williams, its hard steel, takes time to work the edge, and delivers heavenly shaves for a long time before needing refreshment. 'Can't say how good it is to have you back on the forum, Utopian. Your kind help (and others) got me going in the craft & I'm grateful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
JP5 - you're not alone. I was unable to work the test, even w/ a blade honed by the honorable Sixgunner on a 30k shapton. 'Sharpest edge I've ever tried. HHT makes for controversy because of dramatic variation in people's hairs. It is useful only for the person that has become familiar w/ their hair source - as a guide/approximation. I don't see any substitute for the shave test as the final say in how an edge works/feels.Quote:
Originally Posted by JP5
For me, it was a photographic challenge. In honing - it merely lets me know when I'm getting into the ballpark. Yesterday's shave was a Helje that was STONKING SHARP - but the feel was still so-so - meaning it had further work needed.
I'll feel better when my sense of aesthetics/composition are able to convey the sense & feel of a good still life photo that others do so well. Evenpar is quite accomplished at this. When it comes to things artistic - I'm not safe outside w/out my mother. :)
