Hello from Lewiston, Idaho

Hi everyone! I just got back into DE shaving and everything is going great! I actually enjoy shaving now that I have things mostly figured out. I am now attempting to shave with a straight razor. I have a 5/8's Art of Shaving straight razor that my brother in law got me for Christmas. I sent it off to have it honed by a professional. I can get a couple passes and it seems as though the razor becomes dull and really begins to struggle to cut my beard. Especially near my jaw line where my beard gets thicker. My razor gets to the point where it seems to bounce over my facial hair. I have thick facial hair that grows out of my face like a scotch bright pad so a sharpened axe might work best (just kidding). I am not ready to give up just yet and I am even considering buying another straight razor to see if mine is a "lemon." I have been reading this forum for quite some time and decided I had better join. Thanks everyone.

Lots of other perameters to deal with, Prep, stropping, angles.
If the blade is truley shave ready, keep at the basics.
Is a fella In Idaho who is one of the top Honestas in the land, might have the blade checked out.
Wellcome to SRP.

Would that be Gem Star Customs? Thanks for the reply.

Welcome to the forum!

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Would that be Gem Star Customs? Thanks for the reply.

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Yep>>>>>>>>>

Hi and welcome.

I looked at the Art of Shaving and noticed that their razors are made by Dovo. I guess I should give my razor more credit. I guess I'm already looking for an excuse to buy another razor. It has already started....

Welcome From Walla Walla WA!! I was born in Pomeroy, raised in Dayton and used to terrorize Lewiston in my youth! I love Fazzari's Pizza in Clarkston!

You can't go wrong with Glen (GSSIXGUN)!! He's up in Sandpoint! I highly recommend him! His Prices are Very Reasonable and his Counsel is truly Priceless!:tu

Welcome GemStar Customs - Gem Star Customs

Thank you Cudarunner. I will probably be sending my razor to Glen as he is so highly recommended. You wouldn't happen to know any Boettchers from the Pomeroy, Dayton area. Just checking to see if it is still such a small world Ha ha!

Hello, and ,Welcome to SRP. :chapeau

Hi and welcome to the SRP.I am a long time str8 user.Some times I fail to prep properly and even one of my best razors tend to pull.Maybe you should try softening your whiskers.I use a soap from the Organic Bath Co. It is called Smooth Shave for men.It is available at The Vitamin Shoppe.This is some good stuff for even the most sensitive skin.It also has beard softening agents.This is just a thought.Dont give up and happy shaving!

Welcome aboard...

Not that I mind you sending one up here at all :)

But if you can make the meet I will teach you how to hone one right there at the table

http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...et-yakima.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...-location.html

I would like nothing more than to learn how to hone my own razor but between kids and work, I'm lucky to get out of lewiston. I may have to take a detour on my way up to priest lake one of these days :)

There ya go,

Heck Pend O'reille is bigger anyway :p