Thread: Hanging air test failed?Any other tests?

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

Stropping the blade will make absolutely no difference, you need to have your blade honed by an experienced person first. So in your case you should be glad you didn't try shave with the razor, or that may have been a really unpleasant experience.

Check out the member services in the classifieds, then send your razor to someone to be honed for you. When you get your razor back don't worry about any tests, just strop it and enjoy your shave.

Or you could just hone it yourself. It's not that hard assuming you have average levels of dexterity.

Originally Posted by sparq

Sharp blade undercuts water differently than a dull one. It is not easy to explain for me. Watch how the edge pushes the water wave forward and if/how the water moves up the blade. The sharper the blade is, the more it "undercuts" the water rather than just pushing it.

As you get to higher abrasion I find it good reference to simply listen to the blade. Silence is golden.