Shaving against the grain
Good morning Gents. I am new to straight shaving and i am wondering if my blade is sharp enough. I recently bought a Dovo Best Quality and it was honed by Lynn Abrams. However, it is only slightly comfortable shaving with the grain. It hurts too bad to go Xtg or AGT which is the only way to get it close enough. I was told that this kind of shaving will give a great close shave so maybe my blade isn't sharp enough? Also, I cant shave with the grain after a weekends worth of growth. Shouldn't a blade that is sharp enough be able to do that easily? I would appreciate some help on how to know if my blade is sharp enough. Thank you.
Shaving against the grain
There's so many components involved in a shave apart from how sharp Your knife is. For starters whats's your preshave routine? At what angle do attack the whiskers? I'm sure, from what I've heard about Lynn's honing skills that it was sharp enough. Please give some more info about Your routine and I'm sure we can give You a tip or two.
Shaving against the grain
The angles sounds just about right. Try and apply som lather and let it work while you strop. Then relather before you go at it. How many shaves with a straight have you made?
Shaving against the grain
PFunkDaddy! Quick as a lizzard!