"One thing I have learned, an experienced shaver can shave a much worse edge then a newb can and that works the other way too.. A newb that thinks the edge isn't "shave ready" should probably go back to the shave test and KISS to actually see if it is the edge that is lacking, or the skill that is lacking..."
As I read thru your post, this sentence really struck me. As a "newb", I hope I can get some insight on this. My first straight is a Solingen Deutchsche pictured below. I purchased it from an administrator on this site so I am confident it was shave ready (although I'm not so confident I didn't dull the blade myself while stropping). I recently purchased a brand new straight from the Portland Razor Company. The Solingen actually performs better on the hair tests (hanging hair and tree topping). But when I shave, the PRC feels like it is getting thru my facial hair better. Any thoughts on that other than "figure it out, newb"?
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