Thread: No sliding on the TPT ... Do you agree?

I think what the quote on the Classic site you reference means that a proper edge will stick rather than slide across the surface of your thumb pad. I don't think it meant that if it's a proper edge it will stop in your thumb pad. I don't know if that's what you're thinking but I could see how that quote could be interpreted in two ways.

I do move my thumb pad in a short downward motion on a stationary edge just like the old barber manual posted on SRP at one time showed. So I am moving my TP over the edge slightly rather than lightly pressing. That's how I get the best feel. I've never cut myself doing this.

Two of the very best adjectives that sum up the sensation of a keen/perfect edge on a thumb pad that have been used long before I've been alive I'm sure are: "Sticky" and "Gummy". Once you feel it, it makes perfect sense.

Chris L

When I was trying to understand the TPT Randydance suggeted to me that I take a new DE blade and do it with that to get an idea of what it should feel like. As described in the previous posts on a dull blade the pad slides along while on a sharp blade it sticks.

How soon do you start checking for stickiness? Do you start at the 4k, 8k, or after stropping?

Originally Posted by biggbadwulff

How soon do you start checking for stickiness? Do you start at the 4k, 8k, or after stropping?

8K level.

Originally Posted by biggbadwulff

How soon do you start checking for stickiness? Do you start at the 4k, 8k, or after stropping?

The way Randydance told me and the way I learned it was to do both the TNT and the TPT on the 1K or whatever you're using to set the bevel. This will give you practice at getting the feel of the TPT. Once the blade passes the TNT don't use it anymore on that blade. Stick with the TPT and when it get there popping hair off of your arm or your leg ...... if there is any hair left.