Thread: A sharp razor makes all the difference

The razor I started using was sent to me as "pre-sharpened", I did not feel that the razor was sharp enough after my first shave. I touched the razor up on a 4k/8k norton and it seemed to have some improvement. However, I really had nothing to compare it against. So I purchased a "shave ready" razor from this site. This razor did not seem any better than the one that I had touched up on my own. I thought that I had figured out how to hone a edge and was pretty happy with myself.

That has all changed this week. I was lucky enough to attend the Colorado meeting with Glen. Glen was gracious enough to hone the razor that I had previously honed on my own. Come to find out I had left a "wire edge" on this razor. Shaving with the razor that Glen had honed has been a pure delight. I could not have imagined that a truly honed edge could be so smooth and comfortable. I was previously having to go back over and back over areas to achieve a "close" shave. Now I am able to achieve this same level in one pass with a lot less pressure on the razor.

I guess to make a long story short, anyone that is starting out and questioning the sharpness of their razor should strongly consider sending their razor to a hone meister. I has made a world of difference for me.

thanks Glen.