Originally Posted by
JosephG
This talk of the HHT brings to mind another thread that I remember reading on bevel setting where, if my memory is correct, it is agreed on that the razor shouldn't be taken from the 1000 grit bevel setting stone until the HHT is passed. I am aware that that the original post here is in reference to a razor that was said to be shave ready and the case is different, but if the HHT is such a poor standard measuring stick, wouldn't this also be a poor standard measuring stick in reference to moving up from the 1000 grit stones? I don't remember any talk of the subjectivity of the HHT in the bevel setting thread but here it is here and it's confusing me as to the standard (other than microscopic visual confirmation) for establishing your bevel is adequately set.
I'm asking becuase I still have no luck passing the HHT off a 1000 Shapton and have been mainly blaming it on my technique as I've done my best to eliminate variable factors the HHT. But if the test itself is not that reliable, what should I be looking for instead to to be happy with the bevel and move on the the polishing stones? (Sorry to get so off topic)