The way a lot of the old instructions word it is to keep the blade "virtually flat". Much easier than thinking how high or how many spine widths IMHO.
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The way a lot of the old instructions word it is to keep the blade "virtually flat". Much easier than thinking how high or how many spine widths IMHO.
Hollows won't stick as much as wedges but a slicker lather will reduce the sticking.
If you are getting great shaves, your angle is just right! One great thing about mastering straight shaving is that it is all learned behavior. When I started I concentrated on blade angle and other things, and often got cut because I distracted myself. Right now I think I use a 30 degree angle, but really couldn't tell you for sure. I just do it.
I also have a question. I try to set the angle between 1 and 2 spine thickness. How about wide blade. For example 8/8, would the spine thicness apply? It seem to me the gap at 30 degree will be less with a 5/8 and wider with a 8/8?