Gentleman and Ladies,
I recently purchased a new in box straight razor that was according to the dealer and manufacture "shave ready". Ever since my first few shaves it has always pull my whiskers and all in all a very poor shave experience. I won't say the name because I don't do that kinda thing. I have looked at the edge under a strong magnifying glass and I can see that the edge is not polished and you can see marks for the hone or whatever was used to sharpen it. I have stropped the blade and it does not make much of a difference. I have a thick beard, but I have used straight razors before without issue. Should the edge be polished like a mirror? Its very troubling to say the least. Its my opinion that the razor was not shave ready when it left the maker and someone just missed it.
Stan