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Matt,

Sounds like we're making some progress here. If you have a relatively heavy beard, you have to get the growth patterns figured out before you can really do much else.

I've heard of guys...

I feel your pain, Matt. Let's work on this analytically.

Were there any places you felt like the razor was doing a good job? It might be a good idea to try doing just your cheeks for a while,...

A Lynn Abrams line of hand-made razors seems like the logical next step for the guy who's single-handedly resurrected straight razor shaving... :)

Josh

I'll jump in too and clarify that I wasn't dissing Lynn. He's got years of experience, I have a few months. He's honed more than 7,000, and I've honed about 50. :) Lynn = honemeister. Josh =...

When I grow up, I wanna be a honemeister, too. :)

I should have known Lynn honed this one originally; the bevel was a mirror, even though the edge was messed up. I think we're all squared away...

OK, folks, we now know at least part of the reason why Matt has been suffering so. His razor arrived today, and it was in need of some TLC.

The original hone job appeared to be decent, as the...

Matt,

I'd be willing to take a look at your razor and fix it--no charge. I have a feeling it may need some work by now. PM me if you're interested.

Josh

Matt,

I'm in the minority here, but I vote for trying the razor without stropping. Lynn almost certainly stropped it before he test-shaved with it, and that'll give you an idea of how your razor...

Matt,

How's it coming? I thought I'd throw out a few more questions.

-Has your Taylor cream arrived yet? Notice any improvement with it?
-Are you shaving in multiple passes with your Trac II...

Matt,

This is all helpful info. A few questions, followed by a few thoughts:

- What would you say is your number one problem? Is it just that your shaves aren't close enough, lots of stubble no...