Hi,
I just bought my first straight razor in a set from Tony (stropmeister). It was sharp when I first used it but I think I probably killed the edge trying to learn to strop. I went ahead and bought a 4k/8k Norton stone and have been trying pyramids, but I notice that I can't seem to get a sharp edge that doesn't pull and irritate my skin when I shave. Also, it seems the bevel of the edge is good on the point and heel of one side of the blade and good in the middle on the other.

Does this mean my blade is curved? Is it bad to have a curved blade? Can it take a good shaving edge being curved? Should I just send it to Lynn to see what he can do with it?
Should I just buy a better straight edge and if so which one?

I plan on sticking with straight shaving until I get it all figured out. Thank you all for keeping this art going.


David R. Warden III, M.D.