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03-04-2018, 03:01 PM #1
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Thanked: 631Generally if you lay the razor flat on the stone the angle is formed by the contact points of the edge and spine. That leaves no guesswork.
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03-04-2018, 03:15 PM #2
I do what Bob said. At least thats what i shoot for when adding tape or not.
It's just Sharpening, right?
Jerry...
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03-04-2018, 04:04 PM #3
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03-04-2018, 04:40 PM #4
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Thanked: 246Wish I had a bevel angel. That's like a guardian angel but for honing, right?
With respect to angles, it's pretty uncommon to find a razor that can hold a good edge under 14° and the high end is wherever it gets uncomfortable for your face. I've shaved with edges up to 30° with no issues, though they don't shave as close.
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03-04-2018, 05:04 PM #5
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Thanked: 3222I use the bevel angle calculator download contained here http://coticule.be/wedges.html to help get me into the 17 degree +/- 2 degrees ball park. It is easy enough to use and close enough for government work.
Bob
It works for any grind not just wedges.Life is a terminal illness in the end
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03-04-2018, 05:40 PM #6
I have use every shaving angle there is even slicing flesh. I can't speak for the best angle. I guess the one that doesn't cut you.
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03-04-2018, 06:05 PM #7
Ive went as high as 24 but it wasnt a comfortable sha e. I stick with 17 or as close to it i can get.
It's just Sharpening, right?
Jerry...
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03-04-2018, 07:55 PM #8
If you know the thickness of the razor spine and the width of the blade you can figure the angle your bevel is sharpening if it is laid flat. Rise over run like the pitch of a house.
If you are talking about shaving angles any thing from 0 to just less than 90 degrees should shave hair.