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JoshEarl · 07-05-2008, 03:31 AM

Someone pointed out that I didn't give a grit estimate... Good call.

I don't like trying to estimate grits, because I'm lousy at it.

Grit is significant, but so is the shape of the grit particles. A natural hone of X grit produces a better shaving edge than an artificial hone of the same grit rating.

This razor shaves more comfortably than a 30K Shapton edge, but it's not as sharp. And it's way sharper than a coticule edge. So let's say it seems to work like a 15K to 20K hone. That's the best I can do.

Josh

07-05-2008, 03:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
JoshEarl Status: Moderator, Razorsmith Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Western Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 5 Thanked 115 Times in 43 Posts	Someone pointed out that I didn't give a grit estimate... Good call. I don't like trying to estimate grits, because I'm lousy at it. Grit is significant, but so is the shape of the grit particles. A natural hone of X grit produces a better shaving edge than an artificial hone of the same grit rating. This razor shaves more comfortably than a 30K Shapton edge, but it's not as sharp. And it's way sharper than a coticule edge. So let's say it seems to work like a 15K to 20K hone. That's the best I can do. Josh __________________ Please e-mail me with questions; I have PMs disabled for the time being.