Thread: Can't Keep Razor Sharp

Originally Posted by beezaur

My initial prep usually is pretty good, but I wonder about subsequent passes. I don't know what the deal is, but on the second (WTG) and third (XTG) passes I notice more difficulty. Not sure if that is from the change in direction, the razor actually getting dull that quickly, or what.

Scott

Barbers were taught to do two types of shaves: The "Once-Over" and the "Close Shave."\

The once-over is with the grain only, one pass.

For the close shave, the barber is instructed to do the "once-over," then STROP AGAIN, then do the close shave, mostly with water, or very diluted lather.

After I read that I always strop between passes