Gentlemen,
I consider myself to be a pretty competent novice with my coticule (I don't have any other hones). All of my success is due to the help and encouragement I have found at this site. Many thanks.
My observation: I have ten high quality vintage razors in my rotation. They all shave very well, some exceptionally so. Four of them have, however, one or two micro-chips in the edge. Although very small they are visible to the naked eye. For me they don't seem to have an impact on the quality of the shave, in fact two of these razors are among the most comfortable and keenest in my stable. I don't even think about the chips and shave away with all of the razors using the same techniques. Aside from the obvious fact that an unblemished edge is closer to the ideal than one with a chip or two, I can't really notice the blemishes in use. Do you think I'm just "lucky" or is this an observable phenomena among others of you?
Thanks again for all of your help. I'm anxious to here your replies.
Jascas
I consider myself to be a pretty competent novice with my coticule (I don't have any other hones). All of my success is due to the help and encouragement I have found at this site. Many thanks.
My observation: I have ten high quality vintage razors in my rotation. They all shave very well, some exceptionally so. Four of them have, however, one or two micro-chips in the edge. Although very small they are visible to the naked eye. For me they don't seem to have an impact on the quality of the shave, in fact two of these razors are among the most comfortable and keenest in my stable. I don't even think about the chips and shave away with all of the razors using the same techniques. Aside from the obvious fact that an unblemished edge is closer to the ideal than one with a chip or two, I can't really notice the blemishes in use. Do you think I'm just "lucky" or is this an observable phenomena among others of you?
Thanks again for all of your help. I'm anxious to here your replies.
Jascas