Wizamet SI info request

[Richstag]

To outline my testing:

I used a blackbird ti light, a scuttle with hot lather of beeswax sterling soap, and I did the same exact routine each shave. I did not use aftershave for the tests shaves because I was searching for a blade that left me with the “no shave” feel that I got for the 2017 Wizamet.

Now I am going back to business as usual and if I see a new blade to try out it should be fun.

It was interesting at the end to see how good I got with the blackbird when I tried my grandfathers old slim adjustable. Love the adjustable way more than the blackbird for the connection to my grandfather but the blackbird is a tricky razor.

 

[Richstag]

So I dug out my old microscope to take a look at a few blades.

#1 the “fake” polsilver

Looking through the eyepiece it’s rough ground and the edge looks rough.

Here’s another view you can see chipping in the edge.

#2 PermaSharp 2021

The main edge bevel is much finer grit and the edge is polished visibly smooth. It looks impressive under magnification.

#3 2017 Super Iridium

Fine grit on the bevel and visibly polished edge. Looking through the eyepiece it’s a nice looking blade.

#4 Super Iridium 2023

Looks nice but not the same as the 2017

Anyhow I would say I can easily see visible differences under magnification and it seems to line up with my perceptions in usage.