Disappointed in my first attempt with a straight razor.
I have numerous straight razors that I have collected over the years. I decided that with the high cost of safety razor blade replacement, it was time to put these razors to good use.
I purchased a Norton 4000/8000, and a flattening stone, after watching numerous videos on the subject by Lynn Abrams and others. I spent a lot of time, slowly and meticulously honing a 5/8 Beau Brummel Werk, a 6/8 DD Pearlduck Goldenedge, and a 5/8 Solingen Tuesday using both sides of my new stone. Then stropped each to the point that arm hair was no contest for any of them.
I prepped for a shave by showering first, shaving oil second, heavy lather third. The Beau was my first choice due to the comfortable feel it has in my hand. I was able to shave both sides of my face from the sideburn to the jaw line, and my cheeks down to my chin. However, when I moved to my neck the razor would not cut. The blade would hang on my beard and lift the skin on my neck. I tried my chin area next, but it was over. It just would not glide. I moved on to each of the other razors, only to find the same scenario. I used short deliberate strokes. The spline approximately a 1/4" off the skin. It started out good, but that was it.
Any suggestions ?


Thanks in advance,
OneFunMudder