Thread: How sharp is sharp enough? What let's you know when a refresh or honing is needed?

Jack, it is really not that complicated… we on this forum do tend to make it sound more complex than it is, because half of us are hooked and after the perfect edge and shave… chasing a ghost.

But getting a good shave is not that hard, depending on the razor, the driver’s skills, and the equipment, (hones and strops).

Some photos of your razor may help and more information on how the razors were honed.

Sounds to me like you edge may be breaking down or as said it could be a stropping issue. It can take some time to learn to strop properly as one miss-stroke can wipe an edge.

The benefit of Straight Razor shaving is the ability to tailor a razor’s edge to your face and beard. Once there, it can easily be maintained for a very long time with a minimum of cost and effort.

Find a local mentor and cut your learning curve with some hands on coaching, it may be something very simple.