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Thumb Nail Test

Wet your thumbnail and use only the weight of the razor drag the edge across the nail.

If it slips there's no edge, It should 'grab' as it's dragged over the nail.


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I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed ultrasoundguy2003's edge. He does nice work, I know as I recently had him play with three razors for me.

As far as the arm hair test and any test is that the...

Good Choice! :tu

More than once when I was learning to hone, I'd send one out to be honed. I learned many things from that decision.

1. It's harder than it looks.
2. I had a 'gauge' to judge...

I Highly Suggest that you take ultrasoundguy up on his offer! He's a a great guy and this is a legit offer, take advantage of it :tu

From the pictures here;

http://straightrazorpalace.com/beginners/126660-newbie-questions-2.html#post1617572

Those are classic 'pins' and they should tighten when GENTLY TAPPED with the ball end...

It's only a guide, if you get more color removed with additional strokes you can see how you are doing.

If you've removed all of the color then reapply and then go back and see how it looks with...

Use a sharpie to color the edge before you go to the hones. It will quickly let you see where you are and are not making contact on the hones (Steel that is making contact with the hone will be...

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This is the Stabilizer on Your Razor;

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I find this video very good about showing how to hold the razor while setting the bevel.

I use just the slurry after cleaning the stone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y53SL9QMq6I