Common Newbie experiences

[jleeg]

Seems that a lot of us "youngsters" find that the razor's edge grabs whiskers. We wonder: was it honed properly, is it my technique, improper prep, did I strop with too much pressure or enough or on the right surface. With no experience to draw from....how do we really know the reason?

In my own case, I have de shaved for years and have the preshave ritual down....near boiling water, scuttle, great soaps and creams, brushes, preshave stuff...

And while the de glides, the sr catches on my toughest whisker spots.

So, I have ordered another sr...from a reliable source and fellow SRP member. Armed with a few passable shaves (and thanks again to you all for encouraging me to keep at it) I will use it out of the box and compare. I figure if this doesnt grab, then I can eliminate technique as the main culprit. I'll strop carefully, and if it grabs on subsequent shaves...can I assume its my stropping?' Hoping this process...and my further reading here...helps me understand the role of these variables. Short of buying another sr or personal instruction, are there better ways? Comments, suggestions welcomed.

Jim