Thread: What causes the razor to "skip" / "jump" rather than glide?

Originally Posted by PaddyX21

I'm using a disposable straight (strange design, a 25yr+ old Wilkinson Sword product, thats for another post) so thanks for the honing offer, much appreciated Stu, I'll bear it in mind for when I get my hands on a proper straight
The blade was fresh, so sharp as it can be for a disposable.

Thanks for the advice, I'll try adding more water to the lather, although it didn't feel particularly dry.
The soap does seem to struggle to produce a 'smooth' lather, it's a bit 'thin'... hard to describe really, there's plenty of it though, probably too much dimethacone in the formulation (sorry, I'm a formulation scientist, these things interest me!)

I do tend to use longish strokes, so I'll try going shorter and see if that helps.

Cheers gents
P

Hi your using a shavette, I started on one of those (granted I have not been straight shaving for long)
But i am using the blue tub of wilkinson sword soap "whats wrong with that? Ive smelled a lot worse, Hi Karate anybody?"

I had the same problem with skipping so I jumped on the SRP forum did some reading and applied the advice given, as if I was using a Full on propper staight razor. I changed the angle of the blade slightly ,moved the spine closer to my face and used I little pressure,and a thick not too dry lather. the result of this? Massive difference nice smooth, no jumping shave.

It worked for me give it a try

Good luck

Anthony