Thread: Trying to gauge the right level of sharpness

If the razor still has the same edge. Try this. Give it 5-7 dry strokes on your Jnat then strop & shave test.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

If the razor still has the same edge. Try this. Give it 5-7 dry strokes on your Jnat then strop & shave test.

I’ll keep this in mind. I’d like to know more about using dry hones. But heres the thing, before I do anything else with this razor I’ve decided to send it to drmatt357 so he can determine whether or not I have a legitimately sharp edge or if it’s a foil/wire issue. If that’s the case a lot of this will come to naught if I’ve misinterpreted the edge feel. I know there are many members that would look at what’s going on but Matt is over hear on the east coast as far as I know so shipping time should be minimal and we already have a bit of rapport. It may turn out that there’s an issue I just can’t see with a 20X scope. I’ll keep everyone posted.

Originally Posted by lightfoot

I’ll keep this in mind. I’d like to know more about using dry hones. But heres the thing, before I do anything else with this razor I’ve decided to send it to drmatt357 so he can determine whether or not I have a legitimately sharp edge or if it’s a foil/wire issue. If that’s the case a lot of this will come to naught if I’ve misinterpreted the edge feel. I know there are many members that would look at what’s going on but Matt is over hear on the east coast as far as I know so shipping time should be minimal and we already have a bit of rapport. It may turn out that there’s an issue I just can’t see with a 20X scope. I’ll keep everyone posted.

Before sending it out check this vid out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZYFsOP7rBc#t=138

You may be able to determine for yourself if you have a foil/wire edge.

Bob

Thanks for the video. I just checked and Matt is in AZ and not on the east coast just FYI.

My wife's inlaws have moved to Bogart, GA and we will be driving down there to visit them some time this summer. I intend to arrange a meet-up for when we go and I will be bringing along my microscope and video setup. If you have not solved all things honing by then maybe you will want to come!

My scope doesn't have drmatt's magnification, but his doesn't have my scope's resolution.

Originally Posted by BobH

Before sending it out check this vid out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZYFsOP7rBc#t=138

You may be able to determine for yourself if you have a foil/wire edge.

Bob

That test will find a big burr if it's pointed off to one side or the other, but a tiny wire that's aligned nearly straight will not be detected using that method.

Originally Posted by lightfoot

I’ll keep this in mind. I’d like to know more about using dry hones. But heres the thing, before I do anything else with this razor I’ve decided to send it to drmatt357 so he can determine whether or not I have a legitimately sharp edge or if it’s a foil/wire issue. If that’s the case a lot of this will come to naught if I’ve misinterpreted the edge feel. I know there are many members that would look at what’s going on but Matt is over hear on the east coast as far as I know so shipping time should be minimal and we already have a bit of rapport. It may turn out that there’s an issue I just can’t see with a 20X scope. I’ll keep everyone posted.

I haven't a clue about using dry stones but I do know that a wire or burr can be removed on the prior or next stone.
If you're at the final stone & have created a micro wire the dry stone will act finer than wet or with slurry.
5 strokes shows how little you may need to do at this stage.

On the other foot an uncomfortable edge can be one that has not had enough time on the mid range stones.
In that case you are shaving with a somewhat polished 1k edge. Going back to a 4-5k stone can be a solution.
Of course knowing what to look for is the key. I'm not one for nuking all previous scratches but a 1k bevel & a 5k bevel should look different ie more polish on the 5k. If there is any haziness left near the edge, you need to continue on the 5k. Haziness at the shoulder of the bevel is ok but mid bevel to the edge there must be an obvious and even polish. If you have a light touch you will see the bevel improve at the edge before the shoulder.

I’ve been having trouble posting on this thread today. Anyway I did a Coticule edge today and it turned out very much to my liking. Very mild yet more than sharp enough for the job. I think I may be on the right track......(for now at least)

Sounds like you found a smiling clairvoyant

You guys are making me die a slow death. Cut it out!

Sorry! Official apology!