Thread: 5 Shaves under my belt...Blade dull already?

+1 to comments made so far with one caveat. Eliminate the linen and focus on the leather. That is where it counts and this removes another variable that may not be helping the blade at all. 50+ passes is what I do sometimes between passes. A really sharp blade spoils you quick and I have a very dense beard. My chin almost requires a machete! You are on the right track. Keep it up and the fine edge should return, especially after only five shaves.