Thread: can't be sharp enough right?

There's a few things that could be wrong here, but I think that the issue here is more likely to be your beard prep than the razor. I'm assuming you read the do-not-buy list in the wiki to ensure it was a good brand (what brand is it, by the way?), and sent it to a reputable member out of the SRP classifieds to be honed, so it should be fine in regards to sharpness. That said though, if you stropped it upon receiving it back from the honemeister, you may well have rolled the edge and blunted it - you shouldn't need to touch it before shaving after getting it honed, it should be possible to take it straight out of the box and shave with it without issue.More infor m

Prep-wise, what do you do pre-shave to soften and prepare your beard? What shave soap do you use? How heavy is your beard? All these things can easily affect the quality of your shave. Take a long hot shower to soften your beard, massage some hair conditioner into it pre-shave if you want to make sure it's soft enough (just don't forget to rinse it off pre-lather!). Make sure you're using a decent soap with a good cushion and slick, to help prevent pulling. Finally, being new, make sure your angles and pressure are good. Read the wiki for advice on areas to shave for your first shave and angles, and keep a light touch. If you follow these tips you should get a much better shave.

More info may be able to help us (soap brand, beard prep, razor brand etc). Don't give up just yet, keep at it, the shave is more than worth it. Good luck.

Cheers,
Tom