Hello all,
I'm more or less just venting here but I have this one razor that will not take an edge. Let me first say that I am not new to straight shaving and have about 70 razors (all shave ready) and generally takes me about 15 minutes to take an ebay razor from dull to sharp. Tools used are Norton 4k/8k, two different paddle strops (one with 1 micron-1/2 micron diamond and the other with half micron chromium oxide, 1/2 micron diamond) and 8 different hanging strops.
The razor in question is a Herb Charlton 6/8 stainless "german steel" manufactured by Mudgee. Spine is grinding evenly as is the bezel. All normal things were done (as far as making sure hone is level etc...) the bevel is a large 1 1/2 mm in width. I've gotten it to pop hairs a few times but nothing close to shave ready (and no it's not over honed). I'm thinking that the steel is just crap and the spine to bevel angle is a bit long. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Otherwise I'm chucking this thing in the trash. So I don't have to look at it anymore.............
Thanks,
Christopher
Brooklyn, NY