Quote Originally Posted by JOB15 View Post
The thumb pad test is a great way to check if your bevel is set.
Doing the thumb pad test after the blade has been honed and stropped is a bad idea.
Just to clarify
I never use a thumbpad test. I just try it if I have some arm hair & then just shave to test it! If I don't have any hair left on my arm, I get some hair from a comb or brush.