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05-27-2009, 12:07 AM #7
The OP is a very good idea--and not just for the TPT. I'm curious about interpretation and action for ALL the tests.
Lynn, in regards to this, I've been trying to interpret my shaves a little more effectively.
Like, today I shaved with an Iwasaki straight that I would bet my left...leg...has only ever seen a Nakayama hone. It's been in a drawer for a few years, so that might effect the edge. I wanted to see where it was, so I shaved with it this morning. On my face, the edge was smooth and totally irritation free. It cut whiskers, with just a slight bit of pull, and behind it left a somewhat smooth surface with a bit more stubble than I'm used to seeing after a pass with a really well honed razor. ON the TOUGH areas (chin, upper lip) the pull reached an uncomfortable point, so I switched to a razor with a known edge.
How do I interpret that? My gut instinct is to say it's got a smooth edge but the bevel is getting rounded, so it needs more keenness. Am I on the right track? And if so, how do I get that keenness? Can I get it off the Nakayama? Should I drop down to a 4K?