Straight razor and thick beard
Hi, I'm 22yo from Israel so I have a very thick, Mediterranean beard.
I brought a shave-ready half-hollow (Geneva cutlery) SR from a reputable guy named Roctraitor (wicked edge).
Problem is I can't shave properly with the SR, because my hair is so thick, it pulls even with shaving right off the shower. And even when shaving, it's hard to catch hair with it.
I use a shallow angle and following the tips on the internet, but it is too painful for me to shave with it. In addition, I'm using Stirling soap and a good brush.
I am 100% convinced that the razor is shave ready,
(he is a reputable guy and I did the arm hair test, and I didn't nick myself and etc)
and I don't got any problems with SE / DE / Electric shaving
(in fact, my 1912 gem is so good!!)
How come a straight can't shave and pulls my thick hairs.
How come I see guys in youtube cutting their whole beard,
while I can't even cut through 3 days / 1 day of stubble.
Thanks!