Thread: A little honing / shaving fun

You are trying to scientifically define sharp, that is absolutely not possible with razors...

Applying science like that works for every other type of tool sharpness, it doesn't work for razors...
The difference is in your mirror, it is your face that determines sharpness and comfort on a straight razor not the stone nor microscope...

If you actually take the time to browse the forum you will find high mag, high res, pics of the edges from most of the stones... Some of the worst looking ones are from the Coticules and Japanese finishers so we know that pics and magnification does not relate to shaving feel...

Pics/magnification tell us a lot, but what they can never tell us is how the razor feels on each person's face..


I should add that using a Microscope when learning to hone, can be a great help as it helps you see the changes as they happen....