Thread: Overhoned?

Originally Posted by iRabb

I can't see anything jagged or folded, but all I have is a 10X loupe that I used to use on my slides (chromes to the guys in the UK).

I started on a 1K. When it passed the thumbnail test I went to a 4K, then 8K, and finally to 1.0, .5, and .25 pastes. It got sharper to the touch and still does dig into the thumbnail, but it does not shave well at all. It does not cut with the grain, and it hangs up going across the grain and does not cut.

I remember learning that a razor could pass the thumbnail test and not be shave ready--that's what I have!

Ben

Part of the problem here might be the Thumb Nail Test. If you are doing this test after you have honed it. You should not do the TNT on a razor that has been honed because it will damage your edge.

Did you try the Thumb Pad Test and the Hanging Hair Test. The TPT should give you a good feel of the edge. IMO the TPT is the next best test to actually shaving with the razor.