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Let's be honest here. The REAL test of a razor is to shave with it. But, if you are a barber I guesss you have to come up with another way.

Actually, honedright is about the only person to get it right in that other thread. I think the confusion can be readily seen where people seem to be scared to death they are going to cut themselves...

Here's an explaination I found at Badger and Blade:

"One test I really like is the thumbpad test. Took a long time to use it and understand it but it evaluates whether a razor is shave ready, NOT...

I saw that. I could have sworn you run your thumb along the blade. Whatever, it worked for me. It was just a very gentle slide along the blade.

Well, I kinda understand. I'm running my thumb along the blade, not plucking against it. All the videos show running your thumb "along" the edge. Still, I don't see any damage to my thumb. Maybe...

I finally got up the guts to test my blade with a thumb test. On a sharp razor it definitely feels like it's sticking. On a dull razor it just glides. Amazing, just as described in the forums and...