Hi guys,

Fairly new member here on the forums. Have been doing SR shaving for just a little over a month (DE for over a year). So I'm a rookie at best.... and already I own 2 straights; a Ralph Aust 5/8 Full Hollow purchased from SRD and a TI Spartacus Festonne 6/8 half.

I've goten some pretty amazing shaves from the Aust already. No nicks or cuts yet. On weekends I let the facial hair grow and just line up everything... which a SR is amazing at. I strop it before every use (20laps on the hard pressed felt and 40 on the latigo leather). passes all the HHT etc with flying colors and is just overall pretty awesome.

The TI, is a beautiful razor. Feels more significant in the hand. But it just doesnt' seem to shave as well. It doesn't pick up hanging hair like the RA does (not that is the end all be all test). Now is this something that is just common with bigger razors with heavier grinds? Or is this simply a case of me having to learn the nuances of this particular razor.. OR, should i do a few strokes on the naniwa 12k to refine that edge?

any comments are welcome... even ones that tell me i'm a moron