Thread: 8000 grit question

I'm working the pyramid and like the dogmatic approach. my question is this to help determine when I've nailed it and that is is it possible to get a smooth against the grain shave after stropping of course. I get smooth WTG and XTG but not ATG and wondering if its possible to get smooth, irritation free shaves ATG from an 8K. Thx

Check out this thread. The short answer to your question is yes.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...2012-a-51.html

Originally Posted by Lazarus

Check out this thread. The short answer to your question is yes.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...2012-a-51.html

+1. I'm not sure, but I think that a razor that gives a smooth shave WTG and XTG should also do ATG. So I'm postulating that it is a technique issue. Maybe a shallower angle and guillotine strokes ?

Yes I think you might be right as the Dovo is my second razor and it seems to be more effective at a different angle than my first razor from bob's vintage razors which seems like it has a narrower spine. By the way I don't use tape but I'm not sure if he does.

Originally Posted by gfro

Yes I think you might be right as the Dovo is my second razor and it seems to be more effective at a different angle than my first razor from bob's vintage razors which seems like it has a narrower spine. By the way I don't use tape but I'm not sure if he does.

I'd bet he does. Find out because it can make all the difference.

You know, a razor with no edge gives the smoothest shave in the world.

Originally Posted by Lazarus

Check out this thread. The short answer to your question is yes.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...2012-a-51.html

Thanks for the link Lazarus. I'm currently reading through all 53 pages.
I have an ebay W&B "The Celebrated" that I'm honing with just a 4/8. Havent done a test shave yet but it cuts arm/leg hair like a champ.

ATG is definitely doable off the 8k. My shave test is to do the fools pass straight off. If it tugs, it wasn't done.