Bart
Well-Known Member
My wife and I are going out tonight , so I don't have time to write a direct answer to all current threads about "getting there" with the Dilucot method. But here's what I've been working on lately:
The new improved Dilucot method
faster and easier
1. Set bevel on milklike slurry with the use of halfstrokes. No changes there. Keep slurry milky.
2. Start of dilution phase: dip one finger in water and drip water in the slurry puddle.
Perform 15 halfstrokes on one side and 15 at the other.
3. Repeat this 10 times: a "fingerload" of water and 1 set of 15 halfstrokes on each side of the blade.
4. Go to tap, rinse 3/4 of the Coticule surface, repeat 1 set of 15 halfstrokes on each side.
5. Rinse completely without rinsing the razor, again repeat 1 set of 15 halfstrokes on each side.
6. Finish with 30 light X-strokes. Done. HHT, strop, HHT and test shave.
Obviously you must adapt all halfstrokes to rolling halfstrokes and the X-strokes accordingly, when that is called for.
So far, It has worked for me better, faster and easier than the old Dilucot (tested on about 10 razors), but it does need further confirmation. Excuse me for not having the time do elaborate further right now.
Best regards,
Bart.
The new improved Dilucot method
faster and easier
1. Set bevel on milklike slurry with the use of halfstrokes. No changes there. Keep slurry milky.
2. Start of dilution phase: dip one finger in water and drip water in the slurry puddle.
Perform 15 halfstrokes on one side and 15 at the other.
3. Repeat this 10 times: a "fingerload" of water and 1 set of 15 halfstrokes on each side of the blade.
4. Go to tap, rinse 3/4 of the Coticule surface, repeat 1 set of 15 halfstrokes on each side.
5. Rinse completely without rinsing the razor, again repeat 1 set of 15 halfstrokes on each side.
6. Finish with 30 light X-strokes. Done. HHT, strop, HHT and test shave.
Obviously you must adapt all halfstrokes to rolling halfstrokes and the X-strokes accordingly, when that is called for.
So far, It has worked for me better, faster and easier than the old Dilucot (tested on about 10 razors), but it does need further confirmation. Excuse me for not having the time do elaborate further right now.
Best regards,
Bart.