Thread: Lot of pulling / tugging since last shave

i am having the same problem with a razor from invisible edge,it was sent shave ready yet failed the hanging hair test,it has got steadily worse and no matter how much stroppng i do it is now pulling hair,ive only used it 8 times.
last time i stropped i did 40 laps on a pasted paddle strop with diamond 1 micron and then
60 laps on the other side with Green Chromium Oxide,and still no diference

Originally Posted by leadpig

i am having the same problem with a razor from invisible edge,it was sent shave ready yet failed the hanging hair test,it has got steadily worse and no matter how much stroppng i do it is now pulling hair,ive only used it 8 times.
last time i stropped i did 40 laps on a pasted paddle strop with diamond 1 micron and then
60 laps on the other side with Green Chromium Oxide,and still no diference

I don't think the HHT has any bearing at all on this. I myself don't consider it a test at all, unless you're going to pluck the hairs from your face and cut them hanging from your fingers, but that probably sort of negates the whole idea of using a razor. But that's just my opinion of course.

Are you new to stropping? if so, it could actually be your stropping that has dulled the edge, esp as you are using abrasives.

Originally Posted by leadpig

i am having the same problem with a razor from invisible edge,it was sent shave ready yet failed the hanging hair test,it has got steadily worse and no matter how much stroppng i do it is now pulling hair,ive only used it 8 times.
last time i stropped i did 40 laps on a pasted paddle strop with diamond 1 micron and then
60 laps on the other side with Green Chromium Oxide,and still no diference

thats way to many laps and that could well of made the edge even duller or way to harsh, sounds like yours needs fully honing . if you contact steve i'm sure he would put it right for you..

gary

Originally Posted by gary haywood

thats way to many laps and that could well of made the edge even duller or way to harsh, sounds like yours needs fully honing . if you contact steve i'm sure he would put it right for you..

gary

that was out of desperation
i have tried twice with no reply,he is really busy though and not taking any orders till january.
i have to learn sometime so it may as well be now,i live on a small island in between england and ireland,and dont know anyone who shaves with a straight

If your desprate to get it honed i don't mind doing it for you i'm in the uk.

gary

Originally Posted by leadpig

...that was out of desperation...

I understand how frustrated you might feel, but in my limited experience sharpening a razor and desperation go really badly together :-)