Thread: Which edge do you prefer and why?

I am guessing #2 since it appears to be the smoothest. However, I can to a high degree of scientific certainty that I really don't know.

You guys are funny! I'll vote number 2 because it looks exactly like the edge I produce on an 8K Norton.

Numbers 1 and 3 look just like the edges I produce on a brick that is stuck in the ground in the backyard. I'm not sure how it shaves though.

I would say edge #2 for the same reason as Jimmy. It looks like a Y/G Escher edge and it also looks a bit like the edges that I get from my J-Nat, so for that reason I'd pick that one.

I say 3 shaves best. 1 looks like a wire edge. 2 looks like the bevel might need to be reset. 3 looks like the bevel has been set, and the edge is visible.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

If you mean with regards to shaving, I don't see how one could make an informed statement about any of the edges based on those photos. If you mean with regards to visual appeal, that's another story.

Agreed. I meant in terms of appearance. In terms of shave, they all give me a very very excellent shave (more or less)

Originally Posted by HNSB

Did you set up the lighting exactly the same for all three?
Are the blades at the exact same angle (tilt) in relation to the microscope in all three?

Assuming yes, the scratches are much shallower on #2.
As Dylan mentioned, that doesn't necessarily make it the best shaver.

Angle, lighting, everything is the same (as much as I can control).

Originally Posted by onimaru55

I voted 2 because it reminds me of most of my edges. Really looks like a Jnat edge to me.. But if they all shave great , as you say, then the bevel cosmetics are kinda secondary eh ?

Oz,
That's exactly what surprised me too . I really got great shaves from all 3, but the bevels/edges look vastly different, making me believe in what you said above: "bevel cosmetic is secondary" and it is ultimately the shave that counts...even though I knew this as fact, this provides visual proof about that truth.

The proof of the edge is in the shaving. Presuming that lighting is the same for all 3 #2 looks to be the most comfortable edge.

Robert,

I don't know how to hone, but having said that, I voted #2 because it looks smoother, so maybe it would feel smoother on the face. Don't know how long you're planning to let the voting run, but I hope you'll tell us at some point what you thought the best edge was based on the results of the shaves.

Brook

1. norton 8k 2. Escher or jnat 3. coti well thats my guess i went for #3

It must be something I said

Originally Posted by Bladerunner

I say 3 shaves best. 1 looks like a wire edge. 2 looks like the bevel might need to be reset. 3 looks like the bevel has been set, and the edge is visible.

Thanks blade
Hmmmmm, I wonder though; If #1 was truly a wire edge, I would get a very uncomfortable shave (fragile edge and all), but it was a very smooth transaction.

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

Robert,

I don't know how to hone, but having said that, I voted #2 because it looks smoother, so maybe it would feel smoother on the face. Don't know how long you're planning to let the voting run, but I hope you'll tell us at some point what you thought the best edge was based on the results of the shaves.

Brook

Thanks Brook,
As I eluded to earlier, I did shave after I took the shots (well, on different days of course) and all 3 gave me great shaves. I picked up very subtle differences but nothing worth writing home about.