Quote Originally Posted by TonyFranciozi View Post
Why so much discussion on the difference between smoothness and sharpness? They are one and the same. A razor that feels sharp but not smooth has an imperfect edge, period.
I keep thinking about this. I thought from the start sharper is smoother... so long as the bevel's right and the finish is even. When I first started I noticed tug... lot's... and I'm shaving the same as before but getting the blade sharper each time, and sharpening it myself. It feels better the sharper it's getting. I can understand in a sense that if it's really sharp t can be harsh, but at the same time could that really just be lack of consideration for technique whilst shaving? I mean if you have a dull axe you know to swing it hard... where as if you just sharpened it... the weight is enough. Same as if your using a freshly sharpened razor... lighter touch from your normal right?

I mean, take a cartridge for example... after each use.. more tug and irritation since it's dulling. Same as a Straight but they get stropped so it's edge is being prolonged.

I think my next experiment after a few more shaves with the NSS12k... is to keep going up and see how I like it.

TO THE MOON!