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Neil Miller said:"Good" doesn't really enter into it - it is a function of how hollow the blade is ground. There are plenty of 'good' blades ground to less than full hollow that will never 'sing' - even some full hollows will not sing, or sing much more quietly than a blade which is ground a little past full hollow - the extra-full hollow grinds. Some are ground so thin that the blade is ultra flexible, and just blowing over it can give rise to a musical note - the blade takes on the quality of a tuning fork.
The vintage Timors were of much better quality - I'd say leagues ahead - than the new ones. The new Timors are very cheap and are considered an entry-level razor (they do take a decent edge, however), but you still need some degree of finesse with both shaving and stropping to maintain a sharp edge for any length of time.
Regards,
Neil
Neil Miller said:Before investing in a hone (you will want a fine finishing hone, something not less than 10,000 and preferably more like 12,000 or 16,000 grit) you might want to try something inexpensive like chrome oxide on a firm base (strip of leather glued to wood, for example, or a block of trued-up balsa wood) - that will bring back the edge if it hasn't gone too far at very little cost, and with judicious use you can keep the edge going for a very long time.
Regards,
Neil
Deveron-13 said:I agree with Neil.HHT is something so personal in most of the cases,,,, If you are happy with the results there not much tests to do.If not go step by step. Chrome oxid on balsa wood is what I use. When that doesn´t work after some time I touch up on a barber hone and once a year I send to a honemeister.
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