OK most threads ask the opposite right, but i just had my razor(a Puma) honed by a pro and did all the regular test to check how sharp it was, and man it was sharp. seriously it passed the HHT like i have never seen (though i am a little new) so it was sharp. but when i went for the ultimate test, shaving, it hurt a lot. my skin was red and irritated after just the WTG. i did the rest and my face was sensitive for three days.

so i thought that maybe it was because i was a bit lax with the stropping. i went through my usual routine of about 30 laps after the shave and another 30 right before on my wooden strop (my new leather one is on the way) and i thought i would give it another try.

i got through the cheeks and that was all i could take so i switched to my old faithful H Boker (that doesn't seem nearly as sharp) and it shaved me up great just like before. the Boker isn't quite as sharp as i would like but it does do a good job, which is why i sent the other one out, so i could compare.

to be clear, i have no doubt that the person who honed my razor did a great job. as i said it was sharp like nothing else i have, but it didn't work for me shave wise. which is probably my fault either technique wise or prep wise.

any suggestioins please?