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@Slash McCoy I'll use your burr method tonight on a SSA razor, I'll let you know how it goes
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Try the burr method for setting the bevel on the first razor. But first, look down the end of the razor. If it looks like the spine is impossibly thin, measure and calculate the bevel angle. If it is under 15 degrees or so, then tape might be a good idea. Most likely the apex was somewhat rounded and you just didn't hone enough to make the bevel meet at the edge. The burr method gets around that.
I would venture to guess that you simply did not have enough patience on the first razor. Congratulatioons on the second one. Shaved with it yet?
That experiment would take too long. Takes many years to see a difference. Just don't tape, and don't worry bout it.
How can I measure to make sure the razor edge is centered with the base and the triangle it forms isn't a Scalene Triangle? I have been wondering about this for awhile and really can't think of an easy way to measure it to know if it is or not. Other than eyeing it and that isn't very accurate for me. I can't hang a picture without a level and be even close. Ya, I know they are different but still, you get the idea.
That would vary considerably among individual shavers I'm sure. I personally believe though that the stones potential have long surpassed our skin tolerance. But that's another can of worms that im not trying to open. Lol.It would be interesting if someone tested the 'sweet spot' on different media. Could it be different depending on whether you honed on synths, film, jnat, Escher, coti.... Since the honing media affects the 'feel', I would guess yes.
Cheers, Steve
The angle thing I haven't found to make that much of a difference. I can get as wicked a shave from my gds or zys as I can from the other 90 or so vintages of all sorts. The edge finish imo has more to do with how efficient it cuts. Didnt someone measure a feather pro blade at a staggering 25 degree bevel angle? I doubt anyone will say those are sloppy shavers. Correct me if I'm wrong on the angle of the feather pro.
Absolutly, correct you cannot set up a straight razor with a taped spine.No tape.............. the spine needs to wear down with the shaving edge to maintain geometry.
It is interesting that a lot of people say no tape. However when one goes to sell a razor the first thing others say is about the spine wear.