The anatomy of a straight razor and its edge is a bit different then a standard coated DE blade.

For 1 DE blades are mass produced to be in expensive, therefore historically a fixed straight edge may utilize a higher end steel capible of taking and holding a finer edge.

For 2nds a straight razor has a bit more metal behind it, especially in the heaver grinds which lends itself to being more forgiving..

Also a straight is CAN BE honed with the care and expertise combined with high end finishers that can be adjusted to meet tge taste of the user....

Also a straught razor is stropped to get its final polish, DEs typically have a coating which can inhibit the authentic honed feel of the blade....


With an SR you have total controll on the blade and and oressure so tge results can be far superior so oing as your technique is good.

IMO a straight razor of goid quality, well honed in the hand of someone who knows what they are doing is the optimum shaving tool, period.

As for sharp, it isnt how sharp, its how smooth.....