Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - October 18th, 2024 (#495)
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 11 months ago
Fri Oct 18 2024
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts – Papa Eld with Declaration Grooming B3 knot
- Razor: C. V. Heljestrand MK Nº 31 (square point, full hollow, 5/8", carbon steel)
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Eh, this one wasn’t it. I just refreshed that edge, but it pulled ATG. Back on the to-hone pile it goes.
I remember I’ve had trouble this razor before. Something about it makes it difficult for me to get a smooth sharp edge.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 11 months ago
Swedish steel tends to be harder. I’d be interested to know what the sharpening/bevel angle is on that razor :)
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 11 months ago
I’ll get the calipers.
Given our recent discussions and the agreed-upon situational we could get away from the angle discussion and use to the thickness/width ratio going forward. No irrational numbers involved here, just a caliper and rule
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 11 months ago
Exactly! I’m going to try to explain this in an upcoming video, but, so far, my explanations using simple geometry and trig, haven’t been well received.
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 11 months ago
It made sense to me when you explained it, and I have a public school education!