Quote Originally Posted by helmut0 View Post
You said that you showered first? I ran into problems right out of the shower,because you wash off your natural oils.So your pre shave should replace that before you lather.Run your thumb across your blade and feel for a slow down or a snag.The hone should be smooth from one end to the other,if not try again..Good luck...Dave
I am not sure advising these tests to a new shaver is advisable personally, there is a good chance of injuring yourself or the blade.