Thread: HELP!!!!!!!!!

have you tried stretching the skin?
Also, give the lather time to work on your face and prepare the hairs for the shave

Definitely stretched the skin Jojingo and I think I gave the lather a good working into my skin.

As mentioned before, I'm going to re-evaluate my stropping technique and pay more attention to blade angle. These are the only two areas I can't be certain I got right.

Quick question. How do you know your blade is sharp? If you got it from a flea market, I would question its sharpness. Nice looking blade though.

Originally Posted by CraigJ

Quick question. How do you know your blade is sharp? If you got it from a flea market, I would question its sharpness. Nice looking blade though.

Sent it to Lynn for honing. These three shaves are the first shaves on it since getting it back from him.

Morty covered this, but when I began shaving with a straight, if I held the razor at what looked to me to be about a 30 degree angle, the blade wanted to either dig in or skip. I get the best shaves by holding the blade at what looks to be a 20 degree angle or less and just let the blade slide along my face with no pressure. Keep at it and you'll find what works best for you.

Regards,

Mark

Originally Posted by WineGuyD

Sent it to Lynn for honing. These three shaves are the first shaves on it since getting it back from him.

OK, Just tried fourth shave this morning and really tried to take into consideration all the valuable advice received on this thread. I think I can say with certainty that I've got the angle and pressure right yet the blade sticks, catches and drags like on 25 grit sandpaper. I did all the prep...hot washcloth wrap, Institute Karite shave soap, silvertip brush yet after each pass there was noticeable stubble as if the blade had different degrees of keenness at different points.

I know from all the accolades that Lynn is the grand honemeister but I have to wonder if it's possible he accidentally missed honing my blade(I know he receives so many daily) and sent it back thinking he worked on it.

I'm going to take the razor to the "Art of Shaving" shop near by and see if they can at least confirm the blade is shave ready.

Can anyone think of any glaring mistake i might be making, because I'm about to throw the towel in and just stick with my Mack 3!

Where in NJ are you? I will be leaving on vacation next week , but would love to see your razor. If Lynn sent it back to you, IT IS SHAVE READY. The man is anal about his honing and there is no way that one slipped by him. That being said, maybe I can help you out if time allows. there are so many variables that go into the quality of a straight shave , it is nerve racking till you actually do it for some time and get a feel for it.

Originally Posted by coachmike

Where in NJ are you? I will be leaving on vacation next week , but would love to see your razor. If Lynn sent it back to you, IT IS SHAVE READY. The man is anal about his honing and there is no way that one slipped by him. That being said, maybe I can help you out if time allows. there are so many variables that go into the quality of a straight shave , it is nerve racking till you actually do it for some time and get a feel for it.

Thanks Mike, I live in northern Bergen county in Closter and my business in in lower Rockland in Orangeburg. If you are some what local I would be happy to meet you at any place convenient to you and show you the razor. I'm 99% sure Lynn honed it, and obviously if he did then it would be as keen as it can get, but life has taught me never to assume(ala Felix Unger).

Originally Posted by WineGuyD

OK, Just tried fourth shave this morning and really tried to take into consideration all the valuable advice received on this thread. I think I can say with certainty that I've got the angle and pressure right yet the blade sticks, catches and drags like on 25 grit sandpaper. I did all the prep...hot washcloth wrap, Institute Karite shave soap, silvertip brush yet after each pass there was noticeable stubble as if the blade had different degrees of keenness at different points.

I know from all the accolades that Lynn is the grand honemeister but I have to wonder if it's possible he accidentally missed honing my blade(I know he receives so many daily) and sent it back thinking he worked on it.

I'm going to take the razor to the "Art of Shaving" shop near by and see if they can at least confirm the blade is shave ready.

Can anyone think of any glaring mistake i might be making, because I'm about to throw the towel in and just stick with my Mack 3!

Many things could be going wrong here. Is it possible Lynn missed one? It does happen from time to time. But if you're only 4 shaves in it's more likely you rolled your edge.

BTW - I know there are more than a couple of members from Jersey. Perhaps if you contact one of them they may be willing to meet up and help you out. Check the members map.

It looks like coachmike beat me to it..... in any event I'd take up his generous offer. Having the guidance of an experienced member is a luxury most of us did not have