Blade question

[ParamedicAL]

I have a question.
Lets say you're going for a one pass shave with the grain only. Will you get the same shave closeness wise whether you use a blade such as voskhod vs feather?

 

[GearNoir]

Ideally yes for most blades for me, all other things being equal and optimal ...a select few blades maybe not or definitely not as comfortably.

There’s so many other factors though to consider before making such a cut-n-dry answer.

 

[ParamedicAL]

Ideally yes for most blades for me, all other things being equal and optimal ...a select few blades maybe not or definitely not as comfortably.

There’s so many other factors though to consider before making such a cut-n-dry answer.

Well the reason I ask this is some people have this notion that sharper the blade will give you a closer shave but in reality the dimensions of all blades are identical.

 

[Fenster]

but in reality the dimensions of all blades are identical.

So the bevel angle, blade thickness, etc are the same for all blades?

 

[GearNoir]

Well the reason I ask this is some people have this notion that sharper the blade will give you a closer shave but in reality the dimensions of all blades are identical.

For the most part the majority are fairly close I think. There are some minor variances though here and there and a couple with notable variances from standard. Can’t remember where but there’s a blade measurement project that was started a while back...don’t know how far it got.

 

[CBLindsay]

I think there’s more to the “closeness” question than blade geometry alone, but yes, you are correct regarding the blades being very nearly identified...at least at the cutting edge. Closeness/perceived closeness would involve other factors beyond just cutting...because both blades cut. I can imagine (without proof or scientific evidence) that something as minor as the size and polish of the grind leading up to the cutting edge would influence the way the cutting edge interfaces with the skin and cuts hair.
I know MY personal abilty to perceive differences is minimal, I know a bad blade when I find one (Shark...I’m looking at you buddy) and I know when a blade feels exceptionally good in a razor, then every else kinda falls between them. For me, closeness is more influenced by the razor than the blade which tells me angles of attack matter.