Thread: Sharp versus smooth

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I feel the same with my DE blades as you do. My 2nd shave is always my best of the blade.

I don't have this problem with a straight; either it cuts close or needs touch up.

The only real difference is with a Coticule edge on my Sheffields. The edge feels so smooth & soft, but I need a third pass on the neck. Never a rash or irritation with the Coticule edge.

It may be because I am still new to SR shaving...or because I use five SRs in rotation. They are sharp and cut very nicely. I am just trying to figure out if the goal is to keep them at peak sharpness or have them smooth like a DE blade after 2 shaves.