In almost all cases, a new shaver has some type of difficulty the first time shaving with a straight razor. It takes a few days to get used to the straight and to apply the proper angles to shave correctly. I always test every razor honed so that is normally not the problem. New folks should try to take on the shave a little at a time rather than attempt the whole face first time out. At the end of the day, don't ever worry about sending a razor back to me or any other honer. The most important thing is to help you get going with the straight razor.

Keep us posted.

Lynn