Originally Posted by
wi0v
Well I don't know where to start. Most everyone has great advice on how to get the straight Razor sharp and I've tried all them, that's not to say I'm doing it correctly. I'm most interested in the strop suggestions. I have a new leather strop and use it every time before shaving but frankly, don't know if it helps or not.
The basic question is what is a great shave. The old razor seemed to give a good shave but I really like the satisfaction of shaving with a Straight Razor. So that's what I'm trying to master. I may be getting a good shave and don't know it. I've purchased a razor from a professional and it seems to pull and leave stubble like the one's I've "tried" to sharpen. I guess I'm more critical of my shaves now than before. You tend to except the save you are getting after 40 or 50 years and I guess maybe I'm expecting more from the Straight razor than I shood.
Finally, thanks for all the great advice. One suggestion I particularly liked was the idea of using a old style single edge blade as the test to get the feel on your thumb of a really sharp blade. I'm going to give that a try and will let you know how it works out.:)