squeezyjohn
Well-Known Member
I've done lots of practice on razors in the past week just trying to get the muscle memory right - but I've moved on to trying to set a bevel and then finish with both methods - of the two methods, dilucot seems like a nicer thing as it doesn't require tape and from the finishes I have been getting they seem smoother.
Only trouble is - I can only seem to get a good edge on some parts of the blade! Generally the end furthest from the scales doesn't seem to shave at all (about 1cm) and then the rest of the blade is really good. I am really concentrating on getting good contact on the whole length of the blade and it seems to be happening, however I can tell when finishing on water that the edge isn't good at the toe as it just pushes the water along rather than cutting underneath it. I suppose my stone is quite narrow at 3cm and I might need to keep practicing that skill to maintain a good even pressure throughout, but it feels like I'm doing it right.
Another thing - I can't work out this HHT thing at all. My hair on most of my body is really fine and I assume that's harder to get a high score on the HHT. When you talk about thicker hairs, are you talking about the hairs which must not be mentioned? :scared: : - I have been checking on arm hair and that seems to be a good judge of what is going to give a nice shave.
Sorry for all the questions - it's becoming a bit of an obsession!
Cheers
Squeezy
Only trouble is - I can only seem to get a good edge on some parts of the blade! Generally the end furthest from the scales doesn't seem to shave at all (about 1cm) and then the rest of the blade is really good. I am really concentrating on getting good contact on the whole length of the blade and it seems to be happening, however I can tell when finishing on water that the edge isn't good at the toe as it just pushes the water along rather than cutting underneath it. I suppose my stone is quite narrow at 3cm and I might need to keep practicing that skill to maintain a good even pressure throughout, but it feels like I'm doing it right.
Another thing - I can't work out this HHT thing at all. My hair on most of my body is really fine and I assume that's harder to get a high score on the HHT. When you talk about thicker hairs, are you talking about the hairs which must not be mentioned? :scared: : - I have been checking on arm hair and that seems to be a good judge of what is going to give a nice shave.
Sorry for all the questions - it's becoming a bit of an obsession!
Cheers
Squeezy