Thread: Bad Technique or not really "Shave Ready"?

Hi Pete10uk,
Sounds to me like a classic case of " non-shave ready" razor.It was sharp enough to do the first draw down your cheek but not sharp enough to tackle your chin.
You need to get your razor honed by a pro-send it to Neill Miller of Strop-shop.co.uk.He is also an SRP member.I have bought a razor honed by Neil and it was "sharp"!
As already pointed out your stropping technique (or lack of it) could have damaged the blade but is not likely as you know when you have screwed up on this.(when you strop badly it sounds bad and you can't feel the "draw").
You do not say what skin prep you use- I recommend Proraso but there are other good brands out there.
Once your razor is honed then you will know what the razor can do when properly sharpened.
Hope this helps.
From one brit to another-welcom to SRP & happy shaving!
Best regards
Noggs