The 'tree top" test is my final test before the REAL test which is the shave test. I've had more than a few that pass the TT test but failed the shave test and had to go back to the hones.




Quote Originally Posted by Brent375HH View Post
I am a newb with only a month in of straight shaving. Mystandard of sharp is whether or not my blade catches and lops off the ends (lastquarter inch) of my arm or leg hair. If it does not do this I work on it untilit does. I recently purchased twovintage razors from a man who shaves daily with a straight and honed them bothto his liking. They do not even come close to catching hair. I rehoned and thefirst one, but not the second. I have not tried shaving with it yet.
My question: Can a razor that won’t catch arm hair be sharpenough to provide a comfortable shave?