Thread: Technique or Razor Edge? The beginner's dilemma.

I would take the others advice and check out the B/S/T section. Can get a great, actually shave ready razor for a really reasonable price.

Originally Posted by yondermountain91

I would take the others advice and check out the B/S/T section. Can get a great, actually shave ready razor for a really reasonable price.

I agree. I've shaved with a DE and shavette for some time but decided to go "All in" and get a straight. A Relative heard I was looking and kindly tried to surprise me, ordering an inexpensive (hopefully) straight and stop somewhere mailed to my home. No name, just a sticker "China". I tried it and Cut the hell out of my face. I found this forum. Started reading and watching the BST, and bought a shave ready, very reasonably priced blade a few days ago. No blood or discomfort. Now I'm sold.

I had the exact same problem with my first blade.
The shop insisted that the blade was shave ready from the factory.(Dovo)

I then sent it out 2 times for professional honing and still it tugged.( even though the honer insisted that it passed his HHT)

Turns out that it is stainless steel which can be awkward to hone.

I then ordered a Hart Steel blade from America and had my first proper shave..
Good luck