Thread: How will I know when my bevel needs to be re-set?

Aloha!

Unfortunately, none of us know the answers for certain because we aren't there to see what's going on. Razor not truly shave ready? Possible. Wire edge? (look this one up) or other blade edge issues? Possible. Poor shaving form because of not knowing how to handle a straight razor? Very possible. Best thing to do is have someone that KNOWS what they are doing examine that blade and make sure it is save ready and/or bring it to a shave ready state for you. Then SHAVE with it without stropping. This way you know what a freshly honed truly shave-ready blade feels like on your skin and beard. Apart from that it's learn as you go. You'll get there!

Keep at it and keep us posted. It takes a while to learn how to wield a straighgt razor correctly, but once you get it nailed, the results are worthwhile... BIG TIME!

Watch this intro video by Lynn Abrams if you have not already. It is an excellent intro to how to handle a straight razor for beginners:


Good luck and keep us posted!

-Zip