Thread: Horrible shave.

Originally Posted by whoever

did you try TPT(theumbpad test), also do you have any hones? although maybe to early to use those if your not good at honing, What stop do you have, and do you have Cr ox on on side of the fabric ?
and what does your face prep consist of, also what is your technique for building a lather, and what does it look like ? do you bowl or face lather?

There is no rational reason to TPT a razor that is honed by a proficient, qualified honer. It can only degrade the edge.

There is no rational reason to use crox before shaving with a pro honed razor, or to even strop. A new edge shouldn't, or doesn't need maintenance.

What your lather looks like is immaterial. How does it perform? Whether made in a bowl or on the face it has to have the cushion, glide and proper moisture content.

Read up on prep, razor angles, lather, etc. etc.. Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library

Respectfully,

Howard