Thread: not sure what to do

I doubt anyone who hones as a service would send a razor out without it being properly sharpened to shave test readyness.

How much pressure did you use while stropping? I'm thinking that if the edge was honed by someone reputible, and you have decent technique from the disposable straight, then you might have rolled the edge of the razor by using too much pressure when stropping.

The other possiblity is that it is simply your lack of technique, which is very common with beginners.

How much pressure did you use while stropping? I'm thinking that if the edge was honed by someone reputible, and you have decent technique from the disposable straight, then you might have rolled the edge of the razor by using too much pressure when stropping.


I do understand how to strop and I use no pressure what so ever. I do believe that the blade was honed propperly. I just really couldn't see someone of this reputation not doing it propperly. On the other hand there is that possibility. As far as technique its pretty good. Im able to do it and talk to the wife at the same time. So I dont think tech would be prob unless there is a difference between the 2 types of razors.

Do you normally wait a week inbetween shaves....?

no usually 2 or 3 times a week is what I shave. But after 1st initial shave i was back on reg schedule and still had same results

If I am reading correctly, this is the first actual straight razor you have used coming off a disposable straight razor. If this is the case, your technique will play a great deal in the comfort of your shaving. The real straight razor can be a very different animal than the disposable and the most important thing is to maintain a 30 degree or less angle when you are shaving. This means that vertical is very important. You can get away with more angle on the disposable blades than you can with the straight. I would go back to the beginning and just do sideburn to jaw with your dominant hand for a few days.

Have fun,

Lynn

Yes this is the 1st straight I have owned. Thanks i will try that. Cause right now that is about as much as I can tolerate. Seeing as it feels like it is scraping and ripping my face.