Getting last HHT2/3 on a coticule

**Slash McCoy** · 06-26-2012, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by BakerAndBadger

Funny you should ask. I used a bevel calculator made by some fella called Flash McJoy or something like that! Might not have been as accurate as it could have been as I don't have a micrometer but I reckon after bread knifing I have increased the angle a little. Will check it out again this weekend. In any case just did another WTG pass this morning before work and I don't know if it's beginners luck or my magic coticule but I had a lovely irritation-free shave. Big thanks to the designer of the bevel calculator!

He is gratified that you found BevelCalc to be useful, I am sure!

Congratulations on the sweet shave off your magic coticule!

**BakerAndBadger** · 06-26-2012, 11:16 PM

I have to admit, Slash, that I bought a toughened glass shelf on Monday, 150mm by 600mm with chamfered edges - only 15 dollars, and now I'm thinking of getting some ........ Film!!!! Your subliminal messages are starting to work.

**Slash McCoy** · 06-27-2012, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by BakerAndBadger

I have to admit, Slash, that I bought a toughened glass shelf on Monday, 150mm by 600mm with chamfered edges - only 15 dollars, and now I'm thinking of getting some ........ Film!!!! Your subliminal messages are starting to work.

Resistance is futile. You are being assimilated.

But while you are deciding on ordering film, do get to know your coti because the tail of the learning curve stretches far. You will see continued improvement in your coti edges as you get the feel for it. Film is science. Coti is art. Get your coti skills up to a high level so you can compare it fairly to film. And coti honing is definitely fun. I no longer have a coti because I don't have much room on my little boat for all the fun things. I had one and enjoyed it but for me, film is the obvious choice.

**Raithskar** · 06-27-2012, 08:54 AM

Baker,

When you have set the bevel on your coti, it should shave arm hair with the greatest of ease, if you are "popping" arm hairs work on the bevel more. It is a learned art for sure, and dilucot takes some dedication. I have been at it for 5 months and still working on my technique. Don't get discouraged. It is worth it, and fuun at the same time.

If your razor has a fair ammount of hone wear, it will benefit more from a unicot than dilucot. The little bump in angle with the tape makes a differience.