Gonna disagree with you on this one...big time!
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Originally Posted by honedright
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Gonna disagree with you on this one...big time!
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Originally Posted by honedright
that's ok, and maybe it's not in the best interests of the one who started this thread to really go into it here, if at all, but defining "popping" away might be appropriate for another thread. I vaguely remember that topic was covered at one time on the old SRP site. For now though, we can agree to disagree. After all, I did say it was just my opinion. :)
Still not wanting to get too far off topic here, but I found a thread on the old SRP that relates to my comment on pulling and popping. Message #4778 from May 7, 2003 goes a little into the quality of the cut while performing the HHT. First time I've read this one, but my experience has been similar to what is described and thus my comment.
Scott
:) I should haved added the smiley to the end of my post!:)
Now we can both wait for someone to say "Bah Humbug!" to the HHT. Believe me, some people don't believe its of any use.
I use it religiously but that means nothing.
Its good to see that people are paying attention!:),
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Originally Posted by honedright
The HHT is, for me, the only consistent test as to whether the razor will shave me well. I haven't gotten too familiar with other tests folks have posted. I'll shave later tonight with the one of the razors I've been working on... It only passes the HHT with my leg hair at a rate of about 10%. I'll let you all know how it goes...Quote:
Originally Posted by randydance062449
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I followed Lynn's advice and did 5/8 5/8 5/8 on the N8K/coticule. Stropped 40linen/40leather. The razor didn't pass the HHT any better, but the shave was definitely better. I would rate it a 6.5-7.0, up from a 3-4 before. I guess I have to eat my words... the HHT didn't tell me anything this time.
So, do I leave it at a 6.5-7.0, or do I shoot for a 9? I'll shave with it again, to see if it gets better with a little more stropping/shaving.
Thanks All!
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Shave again and if it still 6.5-7.0 go for the 9.0. I always want the best shave possible. Thats my 2 cents.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ericm
Learning how to get it just right is like learning how to hit the golf ball. After hours and days of work, one day it finally works.
jmsbcknr
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Originally Posted by jmsbcknr
Yeah but then you scull the next shot...:shrug: :D
If you're getting close but not quite there, it's not likely to be a problem with the 4K. Instead, maybe you need some very low pressure honing to finish off on the 8K, or add a finer grit at the end, like a coticule or pasted strop.Quote:
Originally Posted by gglockner