Thread: Opinion needed on a TI

Gentlemen,

I have a beautiful TI historical 6/8 Large flat back razor; it was really shard right off the box but not really shave ready. In order to give a tune up I used a strop with diamond paste 1 and .5 micron. After a few pass on a strop it was passing the HHT without a problem but for some reason it does not give me such a good shave, it is not even close to the shave I get with my plain 5/8 Friodur even if sometime this razor is not passing the HHT. It is a gorgeous razor with a mirror finish and a very delicate and flexible edge. I have to say that I have a tough beard. I am wondering if it is just the personality of the razor, it looks really sharp but maybe the edge was never really established properly. In any case I will probably sent it to an expert for sharpening job just to be sure but if you have an opinion I will appreciate.

Thanks and have a great day

Norm

Maybe you can look at the bevel and edge under magnification first? From what I understand, diamond may give a bit of a harsh edge. It can pass HHT with flying colors but still shave bad, that's not abnormal. If it's a good TI it *must* have the potential to shave great.

Sending it to the honemeisters seems like a great plan too - if it is a gorgeous razor, it deserves it. So does your face

Cheers
Ivo

I might have a look under magnification but I am not sure if I have the experience or the knowledge to evaluate the condition of the edge, by the way here is a picture, it is really a great razor and it is amazing how delicate is the edge.





I do not have much experience but I suspect there is something wrong with the edge. I believe it can shave better then that and I prefer not to do any experimentation with it.

Norm.

What a beauty!

You can see uneven bevel, weird polish scratches, chips, etc. but yes - send it off to a honemeister if you don't think you have enough experience

Cheers
Ivo

1 micron diamond is kind of coarse to use on a brand new razor. I have about 10 TI's and usually about 30 passes on the coticule got them to shaving perfection. Ivo must have good eyes I can't see that much detail in the blade. I wouldn't worry about an uneven bevel but if there are chips thats another story and will take 4K honing to remove. Check with a magnifier. If your having trouble send it out. Don't ruin it.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

...Ivo must have good eyes I can't see that much detail in the blade

Lol - no, I can't see anything - I meant that he might be able to see this with some magnification

Cheers
Ivo

Gentlemen

Thanks for the feed back, actually the picture is not so good, the razor look much better in reality, in fact it look perfect, I used a magnifier and did not see any major problem, no chips nothing . Anyhow this is just telling me that the HHT does not mean anything because my Friodur is not always passing the HHT but it is giving me a perfect shave every day

By the way I just send a PM to Lynn for a tune up

Have a great day

Norm

The HHt is just another diagnostic tool. Many will tell you it does not work for them. Don't get caught up in tests. Shaving is the acid test.

I agree 100%

Norm.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The HHt is just another diagnostic tool. Many will tell you it does not work for them. Don't get caught up in tests. Shaving is the acid test.

A well honed Friodur is hard for any razor to beat, in my limited experience.
A smooth shave is the only test that counts, perhaps a few trips on a .25 pasted strop followed up by about 30 laps on your strop?