Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
You may not like what I'm going to say but the fact is you should be able to get as close a shave with a straight as with a disposable. We've argued this point many times here and I don't think the issue of whether a disposable is sharper than a straight has really been proven. Out of the wrapper its probably sharper than many straights people use but if you just don't get a close shave with a straight without using many strokes I would say your honing technique may need some attention. I know you said you've been shaving for years with a straight but that doesn't guarantee properly honed razors. In the golden age of straights when everyone used them many used straights that were on the dull side and just put up with it. Sorry.
Thanks for your input..... I strop before each use, but never honed...Afraid I would screw the edge up....When it gets bad, it goes to a pro. Not dulling on strop as I am fairly careful...I suppose my technique may need some honing!
Thanks for your reply.....