Originally Posted by
Bart
That's an encouraging reply. Speaking with a fair amount of woodworking experience, I can testify that an ultra sharp and polished plane blade will last considerably longer than one that starts out less keen. I guess that rule might apply to razors too. If the steel glides effortlessly through whatever it is cutting (wood or whiskers), it 'll be less exposed to stress than what the heavy cutting action of a duller edge might cause. So there's hope things will improve with honing skills improving, and perhaps even with shaving technique improving over the many months yet to come.
JMS and Ray Zorr (among others), may I ask if you rate your beards as easy-going, rather tough, or plain steel wire? I know that 's an highly subjective qualification, but I still think it could add significant difference to how long an edge will stay sharp.
Maybe I'd better start a new thread about beard hardness.
I'm already :HJ Ray Zorr's thread more than politeness allows for. :o