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I think that I'm really leaning towards Gugi's observation that Sheffield steel isn't consistent across all the brands. I've felt one example that was great (Bengal from Gugi... Thanks again :)),...

Thanks for the replies guys. Now back to the original question. Is there something that you fans of Sheffield steel do differently than the honemeisters that I've tried and my own efforts?

TYIA

Don't lump my newbness in with yours :p

My observations extend to razors honed by very very competent men (3)... Remember, my edges shaved successfully but were harsher than I like..

My experience with them prior to this thread was with Shaptons, an unidentified Japanese Natural, and a Coticule (which was the best result). As mentioned, I tried some that were honed by guys that...

Ok... I've got an update. Since the last post in this thread, Gugi graciously loaned me a nice little Bengal wedge. It shaved very smoothly, similarly to what I'm used to. I'm really glad that it...

:hmmm: That's an interesting thought...

I've got one that I'll make a work-horse for a month or so and report back

This is an interesting thought. Part of the reason that I started this thread is that my Sheffield steel razors that I got honed by guys who I know are good showed the same characteristic that I've...

May I ask how long you've been shaving with straight razors? It's just that I don't know you very well (like many of the other members here), and I'm trying to understand the frame of reference. ...

That's a good question Bart. I've considered this as the possible culprit, but my 1/4 grind Puma achieved the level of keenness and smoothness that I am used to. Similarly, the problem isn't...

Thanks for the suggestion, and it certainly may come to that. However, I've been getting tremendous edges on almost all my razors, and I am quite confident in my ability to get a razor where I want...

Thank you for the generous offer:tu

That would be very helpful

I fully suspect my skill level is the culprit. That's why I'm asking for guidance on reaching optimum keenness on these :D

You know, Gary, that's why I started this thread. It is highly recommended, but I've not had nearly as much luck with it as I have other types of steel consistently. Like I said, they have been...

That's really interesting... Thanks

Yeah, to clarify, I've tried finishing on Shaptons, J Nats, ChrOx, and most recently Coticule with Coticule being the best to date (I'm new to Coticules so I'm assuming that it will get much better).

Hey guys, I have a little bit of a problem. I have been able to get great edges off of every type of razor that I have tried except for Sheffield Steel. I recently got a coticule and it was a lot...