Hi all,

First, I must say this is a great forum. Lots of usefull advice.
Now to my issue: I bought a straight razor from a local knife shop, where they also hone. According to the owner, the razor was shave-ready. When I tried it at home, after doing the necessary prep steps, I could hear this grinding noise as I shaved. Managed to almost cut part of my ear as well! The straight rasor is a Dovo.
I then received a starting pack from Classic Edge. Now that razor felt much better, less grinding noise. I used it a few weeks, sinice beginning of January, but am not completely satisfied. I still get better results with my safety razor, closer shave, less irritation of the skin. I also think I screwed up the edge of the Classic Edge razor, because during the last few strops I did over the weekend, there was a really loud grinding noise. The strop is also nearly ruined I guess.
Next issue is making a good lather using shaving soap. I have no problems making a good lather using shaving cream, but when I use soap, is just dries too quickly on the face and hardly covers the skin.
Suggestions?

Jan
Belgium