Thread: An "Aha!" moment

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Hmmm.... I always use a wet thumb! That gives me a better "feel" for the edge. As always, being consistent is the most important. Do it one way or the other but not both. Then you will learn how the "feel" correlates to an actual shave.

Have a good weekend!

+1 same here. I always use a slightly wet thumb and the feedback I get is my reference towards the actual honing stage I'm at.

i use the TPT during each stage. it feels different from setting the bevel to stropping. this was my 'AHA' moment when i really understood what setting the bevel meant. i got a true understanding of the TPT.

dry thumb here.

vgod

I also use a wet thumb or a variation of it. I press my thumb pad into the wet towel I use underneath my stone holder for a few seconds then a quickly wipe it off then TPT. I've found if I try the TPT with a completely dry thumb pad, my thumbs can be very dry and slightly calloused. I can't get the sticky feel with a totally dry thumb.

Chris L

My thumbs are very calloused and my guess is I've ruined more edges by screwing around with them than honing-stropping-shaving.

I used to believe in the " Oh, yeah- I got this S*&^ figured out". About that time I get another razor that none of the old tricks worked on.

I can't remember the last time I had a BAD razor burn. My Wacker Inox seemed not quite right this afternoon. Instead of grabbing ANOTHER razor- I gave it a VERY slight touch up on my .5 micron diamond paddle strop. USUALLY WORKS- Well, after the shave-let's say I would have done better with a cheese grater.

The thing that is so fascinating about this pursuit is the quest for the PERFECT EDGE.

Creating it-well, let's say its ellusive.