Thread: How bad is my blade?

This one was waiting for me when I got home from Colorado, as promised I am updating this thread

First step as agreed was a test shave, to be honest without looking at the edge under Magnification first I cleaned it then stropped it in 50/100 Illinois #827
Did a very low prep standard shave to test the edge itself, I do this pretty much the same so I can get a feel for the edge not the prep..
The edge in the most technical aspect of the term was "Shave Ready" or actually parts of it were, some sections of the edge shaved well, some shaved rather rough and the heel was just not there at all..
It has been said many times by myself and others that an experienced hand can shave a much worse edge then a new guy can, we know the angles to use on the razor, we know our faces, and we know the use of a scything stroke..

Now we come to the honing part.

Looking at the edge under a 30X well lit Loupe reveals 5 separate chips in the edge, all of which I would consider a fail in my opinion, I used a Chosera 1-5-10 set to pull the chips, re-set the bevel, and polish out the edge, I followed that with a Select Coticule for a smooth comfortable finish..

Here is the best shot I can manage of the edge now, note the complete, even, and distinct bevel from toe to heel..

Huge improvement! Owner is going to be very pleased.

Great job Glenn.

Nice job Glen, the bevel looks even, im sure the owner will see a huge difference shaving with this razor now.

Wow, Glenn that things looks way better. I can't wait to receive it and start using it. I'm sure it will be a big improvement just by looking at the pic.

Wow, Glenn, you are a real master at your craft sir! Very clean work!

Very well done!

Just wanted to update the thread. I received the razor back from Glenn yesterday evening. I couldn't wait to shave with it so last night I gave a it a try. Wow, what a difference I shaved my whole face with no problem other than I was slow. Which is no fault of the razor it was a night and day difference. Having a sharp blade really makes a huge difference. Thanks Glenn. This thing is a whisker squeegee!!!!

Congrats and off you go !
You do have a styptic pencil or alum block right ?

yes, lol it burns every time I use it but I'm working on it lol. I will say my trouble spots seem to be my chin and my mustache. I seem to do pretty well on the side of my face and my neck. I am doing all three passes I like my face smooth. I can't leave any stubble or it will drive me crazy!!!