Thread: Failing the Shave Test

Originally Posted by BigJim

Oni-These razors came out of the box from a respected honer this way. The honing I did last night was the first honing I'd done to any of them (still haven't honed on the Genco at all). But both of the blades that failed to shave well (the C&S and Leader) do smile and the guy who honed them up said the Leader was giving him some trouble. Hopefully I was able to get them up to snuff last night and can enjoy them now. (oh, and I don't have a scope yet...still shopping around, though I'd take recommendations in the form of a PM).

Thanks,

PM on the way but really I just use a loupe when honing. Smilers can be a bit of an effort but so nice to shave with.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

When you try to cut the arm hairs above skin level if hair sticks the edge striaght up doesn't fall down or jump then that is the sharpest edge.
Not so many blade will come to this level.

So true Sham & if they can reach that level not all razors will hold that edge for equal duration . This is why steel & heat treatment plays a big part as well as honing skill.

Hey guys, just an update for what it's worth. After my honing work last night, I spent this evening stropping and then shaved with the Leader. It was great! That Swaty really revived the blade, and it shaved like my Genco does!

Tomorrow I'll give the C&S a shot.

Thanks,

P.S.>>Thanks Oni for the PM, I'd been looking at those, but wasn't sure if they were worth the purchase.

And tonight I shaved with the C&S. It was everything I hoped it would be!

Thanks for your input and support!

Peace,