Thread: Can it be TOO sharp?

I just posted in a different thread that I recently bought a Dovo Bismark from Straight Razor Designs. I assume Lynn honed it but I gotta say that this blade feels alot sharper than my last. I mean it just slices thru. So much so that I feel like I better be damn careful. I came out with more nicks.

My other blade was professionally honed as well (not by Lynn) but it's not nearly as sharp. Makes me wonder if I'm botching up my stropping. Anyway, my question: is it possible that a blade be TOO sharp?

Too sharp is relative. One might consider your to sharp just right..got to remember that different whisker types and skin tones it is hard to say what to sharp is..unless of course you take a swipe and you can see your cheek bones..
It is all relative man

Right but even on a relative basis... Do you have your own point where it's "too sharp"? (I realize everyone might have a different point)

I have not found that yet..I have two serviceable razors right now and one is sharper than the other but personally I would like to get them just a bit sharper because I have a pretty thick and wiry beard and mustache..but both work well for me.. I have two more that I will get honed soon and sees how they compare

During my tenure here at SRP i have found that "Too Sharp" is usually one of two things.

1) Poor Technique
2) Poor Honing

I second the above. But you should call Lynn if you have any doubts. I figure it's your technique though. No offense intended.

Right or wrong I compare the Sharpness of my straights to the shave I receive from a Feather straight with a Feather blade; or a Norton type Shavette with a professional blade. I have 2 or 3 straights that really do come close. The others that I use are ok but really not of the same caliber . Probably my fault.

Originally Posted by EggSuckingLeech

I just posted in a different thread that I recently bought a Dovo Bismark from Straight Razor Designs. I assume Lynn honed it but I gotta say that this blade feels alot sharper than my last. I mean it just slices thru. So much so that I feel like I better be damn careful. I came out with more nicks.

My other blade was professionally honed as well (not by Lynn) but it's not nearly as sharp. Makes me wonder if I'm botching up my stropping. Anyway, my question: is it possible that a blade be TOO sharp?

No. A blade can't be too sharp. You simply used the new razor the way you use your other razor which is less sharp. You have to adjust to the blade.

Excellent feedback, thanks guys. I asked this because I suspected the answer to be "no" and I fully embrace the idea that my technique is the fault here. But I ask because I really like all the feedback. Thanks again.