Thread: I think I'm in need of a honing

Originally Posted by wolfmanXIII

I had the worst shave yet this morning...I had a couple of nicks, took three passes, still couldn't get smooth, and my neck is irritated as hell. Not sure if it was a stropping issue (I would think not since I haven't had one since I started back in November or so), but I think my razor may be in need of a honing. It was on a couple days growth, but usually any other time I go that long I never have any problems. Opinions?

How long have you been shaving with it?

Note, the long hair should have nothing to do with it--- that's one of the great things about the straight-- nothing can "clog" the razor...

Can you clarify your comment about stropping? Did you recently get a strop and just start using it? Or are you saying you've been using a strop since November without any issues?

-Chief