Thread: New Guy, New Razor, Same Old Story!

Originally Posted by eminart

You guys are gonna have to make up your minds. First the razor will almost definitely need a professional hone job, then when I agree, you decide it's probably just my bad technique.

But, no, the razor needs some stropping at the very least. I've been shaving long enough and dealing with blades long enough to know when one isn't sharp enough for the job. I'm going to do some reading before I decide my plan of action.

One of the catch 22's of begining SR shaving is this exact quandry, which is why we suggest a "Very Reputable" honer to do the edge so there is no question - BUT- here is a vid that might help you determine where the edge is at and what a Shave Test is

Basically if you can't do that simple stroke then the razor most likely needs the edge adjusted/tweaked/honed

http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...-test-vid.html


It is the best we have hehehe it ain't foolproof but we try hard

Well-said, Glen. Also, a 'benchmark' edge is the best tool for a newer shaver and especially to someone learning to hone one!