Thanks for your feedback.
I'm wondering, is it because the SR is more ridged and longer than a shavette that it's harder to shave with?
I did do a Hair Test per your suggestion and the blade isn't sharp enough, I'll wait to shave with the SR until I get the sharpening stones, sharpen the blade and see how it goes.
Again, thanks!!

Quote Originally Posted by OldSalt View Post
Hi and welcome here!

My shavette shaves are better for me too. But my SR shaves are getting nearly as good lately. Two things are important, besides a good prep: Practise (and with it patience) and a sharp Razor, of course.

Have you done any tests with the SR to see if its sharp? A Hair Test is a good test, but doesn't tell the whole story. How it shaves is what's important. If it doesn't pass a Hair Test, chances are it isn't sharp enough though. It's been that way with my SRs.

Just keep at it and you can have smooth close shaves with your SR too. Your stone setup is ideal, I'd say. If you still can't get the SR ready, give it to one of the Honemeisters here.

Best shaves,
OldSalt