I know I've raised this question on the forum before so please forgive me for asking again but frustration is setting in. The last time I asked, if I recall correctly, the responses ranged from 'it doesn't matter as long as your getting a good shave' to 'it depends on your razor's metal.' While those responses may all be true, I still feel like I'm missing something or doing something wrong.

At the time I first asked the question, I was shaving with a DD Goldedge. I hone with the Norton 4k/8k, a yellow coticule, and 50/100 linen/leather. I also do 25/50 laps before each shave. I would get the edge to a point where it was as sharp and smooth as I could get it with my setup and it gave me a very close and comfortable shave, but only for about 10 days. Then I began getting razor burn because I found myself increasing pressure to get the razor to cut hair.

A couple of weeks ago I finished up a Wost & Son and went through my honing process to get a beautiful edge (I see why so many love Sheffield steel). Now, two weeks later, I'm getting razor burn and a less than close shave again.

Maybe I should just hone the razor and quit whining. If so, tell me. Otherwise, any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated.