Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - October 18th, 2024 (#495)
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago
It made sense to me when you explained it, and I have a public school education!