Falling behind again, 452 posts to be exact. Well here is my catch up and summary report.
This is last group in my non-scientific sharpness feel test.
Rocnel SE-G I picked this one because of the thicker GEM blade and the razor has a firm grip on the blade so there is no flex. This razor felt a bit rough on the first two passes and one the ATG pass it was sharp enough to ge the job done but the least sharp edge of the month except for straight that need to be rehoned.
Joris with a Feather - This is the second shave with the Feather so maybe there is a little fall off. First two passes felt sharp and it was sharp ATG
Riga Razor 7/8, quarter hollow: This has a slight smile and it has a laser sharp edge the last time I used it. WTG it was smooth but you can feel the sharpness, ATG, look out this is as sharp as I remember.
Riga Razor 6/8 quarter hollow: This also has a sight smile and the last time I used it a fantastic edge. WTG it just smooth like velvet. ATG, be careful she is as sharp as they come. This has to be one the best honing jobs I ever did.
WTG: The Joris with a Feather was equal to the Riga 7/8 in sharpness feeling. Next was the Riga 6/8 which felt more smooth than sharp.
ATG upper lip and chin: Here the clear winner was the Riga 6/8, second to the Riga 7/8 and in a close third place was the Joris Feather combo.
My theory was that blade flex can make a razor feel sharper, since it was not a scientific test I confirm by bias, you blade flex seems to creat a feeling of being sharper. Is a DE blade really sharper than a straight razor? Well it depends upon how the blade was honed and how many shaves. I think a couple of my straights were sharper but it could all be just in my head.
The only noticeable difference to me is when I nail the edge and get a great edge there is nothing smoother and it as sharp as anything else. Bottom line, I can get the same final results regardless of DE, SE or straight as long as I have a good edge, heavy razor and it is an aggressive razor.
Rocnel SE-G
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Joris
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Riga Razor 7/8
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Riga Razor 6/8
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