Thread: Sharp enough?!?!?

Originally Posted by goshawk

I wonder if a change in prep is called for? Are you using a hot towel to moisten and soften the beard before you start? If not, that might help.

Best Regards

goshawk

Oh man... my prep is crazy... I've added just about every step I've come across:
Hot shower (without exception)
exfoliate
apply hair conditioner to beard, rinse
apply PSO, wipe excess
apply a bit of lather and, occasioanly, a hot towel for a few minutes while stropping
Reapply lather and shave, re-applying PSO, usually between passes 2 and 3.

I am confused. Perhaps someone could enlighten me. On my chin, using a razor that I consider sharp enough to shave my beard, if I were to increase the angle of attack to much, I would either peel skin or cut myself. I use almost no pressure.

I would think that your razor is not up to the game.



Later,
Richard

Is the uniformity of residue left on the blade after stropping any indication of the sharpness of the blade,or correctness of stropping technique ?