Thread: Help a member out. Test my razor.

I'm 6 months in and have a little RAD. Just got a nice new razor, pre-honed by the seller, that I just can't cut hair reasonably with. It can remove hair, but does so poorly for the amount of effort. Experimented with different angles, etc., and I just am not getting close to the shave I get with all other razors. Seems sharp with the TPT.

Since I don't want to jump the gun and start honing this, or trying a double bevel, selling it, or doing something stupid, would an experienced member be willing to borrow this razor to test so as to give me some tips?

I will take care of all postal expenses.

HNY!

Mike

That is an excellent idea!

I'll volunteer if you'd like. If so, just let me know and I'll send you my address.

Thank you, I would gladly accept. PM me your addy.

Do tell...what type of razor?

Cat,

I have decided to keep it anonymous, so as not to flame any brand or person. Hope you understand...

M

Originally Posted by Elendil

Cat,

I have decided to keep it anonymous, so as not to flame any brand or person. Hope you understand...

M

No worries at all Just curious.

Way cool, Elandil

Utopian way to step to the plate my friend

The Verdict is IN!

First off, Hats off to Utopian whom took the time to test my razor, inspect it with a scope, and then Hone it for no charge - all while his life was upside down with family emergencies, etc. A true gentleman.

Utopian found the edge to be "shave ready" but under a scope "not so good" so he honed her up for me.

I lightly brought the razor against some arm hair and it lopped them off easily. This blade is super sharp!

I found my shave to require more concentration than with my other razors, all of which have a heavier balance and feel (of which I favor heavier grinds). This blade feels light, flexible and whippy, with a very hollow grind.

I found myself using an extremely light hand.

The resluts (2 passes) was a damn fine shave. I don't go for BBS.

Was it my best shave? No. Was it my worst - not even close.

What I learned:

1. A professionally sharp blade is definately easier to shave with.
2. Different Razors require technique and feel adjustments

So the conclusion, I will keep shaving with this razor in my rotation to see how I like her (it's pretty enough to be a she). If she and I don't get along after a few months, then I will look to date another Razor (likely a wedge!).

Thanks again Utopian.

Mike

Glad to hear that everything worked out for you, Elendil.

I am curious though how your razor was "shave ready" yet "not so good" at the same time. Sounds like it wasn't shave ready at all...

Ryan,

I am putting words in his mouth, but to clarify, the razor would shave as it was, but the edge was not up to his standards when inspected under a scope.

Therefore, it was in useable condition, but could have been honed better.