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I got an earlier start than normal today with my new (to me) razor. I tried shaving with it as is. As I suspected, it pulled more than the razors I honed myself. I then ran maybe 20 laps on .5 micron...

I just learned something. No, I did not wipe them off. I never knew or even thought that oil might have that effect. Thanks!

Thanks for the replies. I have inferred that it is entirely possible to have a blade that won't even catch arm hair give a very acceptable shave. I will be finding out tomorrow morning.

I am a newb with only a month in of straight shaving. Mystandard of sharp is whether or not my blade catches and lops off the ends (lastquarter inch) of my arm or leg hair. If it does not do this I...