Thread: Bevel angels?

Apologies as I can't seem to recall or find accurate info about it atm,

Which bevel angels are good for shaving? I thought anything from 9 - 22 degrees. (I don't think too low angles were very good at edge holding IIRC)


A friend of mine gave me a razor to sharpen and he used couple of layers of tape on his wedge, but after measuring with tape his angle is 24° in some parts of the razor

that seemed a little steep and he created a secondary bevel at this angle, so I gotta know if I have to hone it out or not

Thanks in advance fellas!

I've heard 15-17 is right there, all you have to do is a few laps and you will change he angle pretty quick, reduce the tape by 1 and look at it. Tc. As to honing it out, shave with it and see

I have read that 17 degrees is what is aimed for with a tolerance of +/- 2 degrees.

Bob

Generally 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.

I do what Bob said. At least thats what i shoot for when adding tape or not.

Originally Posted by bouschie

Generally 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.

bouschie is correct in my opinion. Whether you use one piece of tape to hide hone wear or no tape . Keep the razor flat and you will straighten out that guys cutting edge, and form a more uniform bevel.

Wish 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.

I 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.

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.

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.