Thread: Hanging Hair Test

Originally Posted by xman

Yes it works, but it works better under certain conditions.

1. Clean hair works, but oily hair struggles at best.
2. Hold the root out for best results, otherwise it's very hard going indeed.
3. Approacing the perfectly vertical blade with a slight downward angle rather than perfectly horizontal provides a little resistance against the edge to catch the hair better.
4. Fine hair like mine is harder to pass the test than coarser hairs like my wife's.

The shave is the ultimate test, IMHO.

X

Let me add that boar's hair works best. I yank it from a cheao boar brush I bought.
X is right though the shave IS the ultimate test.

Since I sport a flattop haircut, I am happy to have a constant supply of long dark hairs in my wife's hairbrush.

Oddly, I never get anywhere with the armhair/leghair tests (1 cm above the skin), even with a blade that passes HHT and shaves very nicely. Most guys here seem to get better results with the armhair/leghair tests.

Like others, I'll keep HHTing as I hone pyramids. At first, no cut at all; then, some catching, bending and breaking; then reluctant cutting; then, cutting with a pinging sound; then, on a good day, smooth, even soundless, popping away.

Or, I screw the whole thing up, go to bed, and try again the next day. Also, I have a lot to learn about working discrete parts of the blade (like when the toe is all set but the heel is still not sharp enough).

I also find it's better to keep the blade vertical and utterly still. The hand with the hair does all the moving. Try to have a light background (the table, a wall) against which to watch the contact. Avoid fast movements, because you can cut off a fingertip.

Originally Posted by xman

4. Fine hair like mine is harder to pass the test than coarser hairs like my wife's.

The shave is the ultimate test, IMHO.

X

Could you send me some of your wife's hair? Would that be weird? :P j/k

It's good to know that all hair is not equal in the HHT...I've been getting pretty frustrated trying to get it to work, lol. I'll try something else, or holding out the root as you suggest

-Kyle

Originally Posted by Quatsch

Could you send me some of your wife's hair? Would that be weird? :P

I could maybe sell you some. I might have a future as a Hanging Hair Pimp.

X

Haha

You could have that be your title instead of Honemeister.

I actually went over to the salon where my friend works and asked her if I could get some hair. At first she thought I was off my rockers, but then I told her to touch my cheek. She did it and then she filled a Ziplock without a word

X,

You are now the HHP? wow.

Originally Posted by RichZ

X,

You are now the HHP? wow.

I can't wait to see his new avatar .
Ed

X,

Just wondering if you have a big hat with a plume. It will complete the look.

And a white parka! He needs a white parka! Even in summer!