Thread: Koraat 8/8 bevel setting? What to expect

To follow up with this post I went back to the stones to do another set with suggestions from Ulrik.

Explanation: Koraat 8/8 razors have a very thick spine (sorry I didn't measure it). This for me was where I made my misunderstanding of how to use this particular blade. The bevel degree is more steep (like 10 to 15 degrees) than I am used to so when I tried to shave with this blade the angle I started out with was at 30 degrees but with this razor it was actually more like 60 degrees, so the sensation was more like scraping the blade down my face which is what caused the tugging pain I described. At 10 to 15 degrees for me is the sweet spot I mean WOW.

I have Loved the three times I have shaved since re honing this blade, I was completely wrong in my operation of these wonderful razors. I never felt Ulrik had sent me sub quality razors in fact these razor are the most well crafted blades I have period!

Thank you everyone, and I hope I have not deterred someone from purchasing a Koraat razor from Ulrik for that would be a shame and I apologize and hope they would re read this last post or contact me so I can clear things up!

Well done with your clarification. Mistakes happen. You made it right.