Thread: 1200-blue-yellow questions... questions...

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

Put away that nifty stereo microscope for a while, and just find yourself a strong light source. Spend a few minutes studying the edge. Turn the edge every which way. Can you make out any glints of light on the edge? Look for the reflection from the main bevel. That'll be easy to spot, since it's pretty big. Then look for a hint of light right at the edge that reflects at a different angle.
Josh

Thanks, Josh,
There's a lot of useful information in your post. I actually turn the blade in various directions to observe how the light reflects of the edge, but you're probably right: "between the trees, it can be difficult to spot the forest". (a standard expression in my native language) So I'll give your suggestion a try.

Another mental note I'm making: Belgian Blue: with slurry. Coticule: without slurry.

On friday, I'm having a shaving night with three other Belgian guys. We send the wifes to the pub, and get those hones and razors out We hope to be slick and smooth by the time those women get back.
I 'll take another shot at that DOVO then, and shall keep you posted.

Bart.

Yeah, David, it's getting a little creepy. We should knock it off.

Josh

Originally Posted by Bart

Another mental note I'm making: Belgian Blue: with slurry. Coticule: without slurry.

Many people use the yellow with a light slurry as well (including Howard at theperfectedge.com who sells the stones) so that is not a strict rule that you have to follow. Many people including myself think that the yellow polishes a little finer without the slurry but will remove metal faster with a slurry. Tim Zowada's pictures seem to support this.