Thread: How do not make it worst?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

No Gugi and Hoglahoo posted the Math long ago you don't need to do anything other than simply plug that formula into Google and Voila' magic happens

The hope is to hit as close to 16 as possible, that is the mean average bevel angle we found,, BUT there are razors out there that shave fine with bevel angles between 12 and 23... The majority by a very large amount fell between 15 and 17...

Here is a thread where the formula is used
http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...-theories.html

Also about the "Belly of the blade" theory, honestly I agree with this to an extent, however there are way to many old razors that are well worn into the belly of the blade (durable area) that simply keep right on shaving... This flys directly in the face of the theory
I would agree that the shaves may have a different feel to them but I would not go so far as to say they are no good when worn into the belly

I'm curious. What is the "durable metal" theory? I can see the blade being more tempered at the edges to allow for easier sharpening with the metal being harder as you leave that area but that wouldn't equate to not holding an edge. It would just be more difficult to get there.

What am I missing?