I'm in I just ordered the lapping film
I will limit this class to 8 students so that it is manageable.
Please share what you got. I will need to get some. Any other recommendations?I'm in I just ordered the lapping film
This is what I orderedPlease share what you got. I will need to get some. Any other recommendations?
Same for me. Interested in the discussion, and picking up tips for improving my honing. But I have already had some early success following The Method, so I wouldn't want to take a spot from someone who needs it.I’ve been practicing the Method for a while now, but I’d be interested in following along for the info. However, I wouldn’t want to take the spot of someone who is just getting started and really needs the help. Put me down as a backup, or a fill in if someone were to drop out.
Also, same for me.Same for me. Interested in the discussion, and picking up tips for improving my honing. But I have already had some early success following The Method, so I wouldn't want to take a spot from someone who needs it.
@rbscebu would you accept silent observer(s)?
The go to method for most is to test shave on the arm or leg, checking the whole length of the cutting edge. If it will shave arm hair the bevel is set and you can move on up.Obviously I was only joshing with you above R... sounds like a very good and interesting thing to do!
It's interesting that both you and @H Brad Boonshaft anticipate a significant amount of time for setting the bevel. I would have thought using the 'burr method' that this would be fairly simple, but clearly not.
Surely though the collective forum wisdom could come up with some kind of standardized paper test for a set bevel? Rather than having to know what you're looking for with a loupe. Paper is an extraordinarily good and versatile test for the condition of an edge, and it should be pretty easy for anyone to get the same type, and have easily comparable results. I know to a certain extent it's about feel, but it should still quite easy to explain how a properly set bevel will cut paper...
The go to method for most is to test shave on the arm or leg, checking the whole length of the cutting edge. If it will shave arm hair the bevel is set and you can move on up.
if a razor shaves arm hair then why wouldn't it also shave face hair and be completely good to go already?
Arm hair is a lot softer than beard whiskers.