Quote Originally Posted by bigwhitetruck View Post
Having trouble getting my blade to stay sharp . Tugging more than shaving .

So far I've flattened my stones . And run the blade for a few laps on. Then onto the strop.


I was getting a good sharp edge but it wouldn't last long .
And now I can't seem to get a sharp edge.


My straight razor is an old kropp razor.

Any ideas as to what to check.
I don't know if you are a newer straight razor shaver or not but I would go back to the 1k until it is sharp. In the future, take it to your finishing hone or pasted strop before it is starting to tug.

If you are a newer shaver your edge will not last as long just due to beginner technique (which will improve over time).