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

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!

I would be truly shocked if Lynn pumped out a razor not that wasn't shave ready. Very shocked.

Since your razor was honed by a professional, I would say focus on a few things. It sounds like your prep is good which leads me to believe there is something in the technique.

Check the angle. Apply just enough pressure it doesn't skip but not too much that you man handle the razor.

Stretch the skin.

Make sure your stropping technique is correct. Often this is the one most of the new guys have a problem with. Incorrect stropping leads to a rolled edge.

Above all, this is something that takes time to learn. If it really was that easy to do with minimal learning curve then it would just be the way. When I was first learning I got frustrated many times and even cut myself. Stick with it. Much like martial arts or golf, if you can practice the form and understand the basics then you are poised to for better results.

Just my 2 cents.

I hope it helps but never give up. Take your time. This isn't a race... just a hobby, a daily must for us and chance for Zen with each shave.

Originally Posted by Logistics

I would be truly shocked if Lynn pumped out a razor not that wasn't shave ready. Very shocked.

Why is this such a shocking concept? Lynn is the grand honemeister and all, but he is human and liable to err like the rest of us. Razors do slip through the cracks from time to time with everyone who hones for others.

That being said I still think it's the operator and not the equipment 97% of the time when a newb posts ''it's my 2nd shave, it didn't go well... is it the razors fault?''. If it happens to an experienced guy he would probably be more likey just to rehone it himself and not post about it.